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There are 128 low-income apartments in Ford County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Ford County, Kansas can range from $500 to $850 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 351 low-income homes in Ford County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-5 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Ford County, Kansas
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Ford County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Ford County, Kansas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Ford County, Kansas
Ford County features 351 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Ford County, Kansas
There are 128 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ford County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ford County, Kansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ford County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Ford County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ford County, Kansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $862 and $1,054.
2024 Ford County, Kansas Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford County, Kansas Fair Market Rent | $687 | $760 | $958 | $1,211 | $1,281 |
| Ford County, Kansas Payment Standard Range | $618 to $756 | $684 to $836 | $862 to $1,054 | $1,090 to $1,332 | $1,153 to $1,409 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Ford County, KS Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 481 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 351 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 38.79% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.71 |
| Average Household Size | 3.04 |
| Median Household Income | $50,777 ±$1,792 |
| Median Rent | $661 ±$35 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 30.65% ± 5.71pp |
| Total Population | 34,714 |
Population and Household Demographics
Ford County is a county in Kansas with a population of 34,714. There are 11,205 households in the county with an average household size of 3.04 persons. 38.79% of households in Ford County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Ford County
The median gross income for households in Ford County is $50,777 a year, or $4,231 a month. The median rent for the county is $661 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Ford County, a household making less than $2,203 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 30.65% of households who rent are overburdened in Ford County.
Area Median Income In Ford County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Ford County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $80,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Ford County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Ford County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Ford County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,250 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Ford County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,000 | $30,850 | $34,700 | $38,550 | $41,650 | $44,750 | $47,850 | $50,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Ford County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$43,200 | $49,350 | $55,500 | $61,650 | $66,600 | $71,550 | $76,450 | $81,400 |
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