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There are 2,165 low-income apartments in Norfolk County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Norfolk County, Massachusetts can range from $695 to $5,995 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 4,903 low-income homes in Norfolk County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $475 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|
| Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Moving to Work |
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norfolk County features 4,903 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 Norfolk County, Massachusetts
There are 2,165 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Norfolk County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Norfolk County landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Norfolk County.
2024 Norfolk County, Massachusetts Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
| Town/Area | Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon town | $1,393 | $1,488 | $1,955 | $2,479 | $2,778 |
| Bellingham town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Braintree Town city | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Brookline town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Canton town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Cohasset town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Dedham town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Dover town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Foxborough town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Franklin Town city | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Holbrook town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Medfield town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Medway town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Millis town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Milton town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Needham town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Norfolk town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Norwood town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Plainville town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Quincy city | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Randolph city | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Sharon town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Stoughton town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Walpole town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Wellesley town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Westwood town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Weymouth Town city | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
| Wrentham town | $2,212 | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Norfolk County, MA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 190 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 7,906 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4,903 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.23% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.03 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median Household Income | $88,262 ±$1,348 |
| Median Rent | $1,332 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.02% ± 1.51pp |
| Total Population | 687,721 |
Population and Household Demographics
Norfolk County is a county in Massachusetts with a population of 687,721. There are 259,545 households in the county with an average household size of 2.58 persons. 31.23% of households in Norfolk County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Norfolk County
The median gross income for households in Norfolk County is $88,262 a year, or $7,355 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,332 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Norfolk County, a household making less than $4,440 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.02% of households who rent are overburdened in Norfolk County.
Area Median Income In Norfolk 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 Norfolk County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $113,900
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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$24,850 | $28,400 | $31,950 | $35,500 | $38,350 | $41,200 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Norfolk County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$41,450 | $47,350 | $53,250 | $59,150 | $63,900 | $68,650 | $73,350 | $78,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Norfolk County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,250 | $75,700 | $85,150 | $94,600 | $102,200 | $109,750 | $117,350 | $124,900 |
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