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There are 0 low-income apartments in Allagash that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 12 low-income homes in Allagash where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 15th, 2020. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Allagash, Maine
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 |
|---|---|
| Maine State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Allagash, Maine Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Allagash, Maine
Allagash features 12 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 Allagash, Maine
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Allagash.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Allagash, Maine
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Allagash landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Allagash.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Allagash, Maine for a two-bedroom apartment is between $853 and $1,043.
2024 Allagash, Maine 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allagash, Maine Fair Market Rent | $664 | $758 | $948 | $1,292 | $1,374 |
| Allagash, Maine Payment Standard Range | $598 to $730 | $682 to $834 | $853 to $1,043 | $1,163 to $1,421 | $1,237 to $1,511 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Allagash, ME Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 12 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 12 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Allagash is a city in Aroostook County, Maine with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Allagash are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Allagash
The median gross income for households in Allagash is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Allagash
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Allagash, the AMI is calculated from all households within Aroostook County.
In Allagash, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $73,100
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 Allagash
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 Allagash
| 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 Allagash AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,950 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,050 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Allagash AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,550 | $30,350 | $34,150 | $37,900 | $40,950 | $44,000 | $47,000 | $50,050 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Allagash AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$42,450 | $48,500 | $54,550 | $60,600 | $65,450 | $70,300 | $75,150 | $80,000 |
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