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- Clawson Manor Apartments Senior/ Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Shelby Trails Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- The Grand on University Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Edison Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Dr. Maya Angelou Village Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
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There are 111 low-income apartments in Clare County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Clare County, Michigan can range from $743 to $822 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 711 low-income homes in Clare County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $236 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Clare County, Michigan
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 |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Housing Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Clare County, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Clare County, Michigan
Clare County features 711 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 Clare County, Michigan
There are 111 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Clare County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Clare County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Clare County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Clare County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Clare County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Clare County, Michigan 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $633 | $689 | $905 | $1,170 | $1,516 |
| Clare County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $570 to $696 | $620 to $758 | $815 to $996 | $1,053 to $1,287 | $1,364 to $1,668 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Clare County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 822 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 711 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 19.43% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.26 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median Household Income | $33,015 ±$1,106 |
| Median Rent | $596 ±$19 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 53.18% ± 5.41pp |
| Total Population | 30,710 |
Population and Household Demographics
Clare County is a county in Michigan with a population of 30,710. There are 13,255 households in the county with an average household size of 2.28 persons. 19.43% of households in Clare County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Clare County
The median gross income for households in Clare County is $33,015 a year, or $2,751 a month. The median rent for the county is $596 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Clare County, a household making less than $1,987 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 53.18% of households who rent are overburdened in Clare County.
Area Median Income In Clare 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 Clare County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $58,100
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 Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,900 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,000 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Clare County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,500 | $30,300 | $34,100 | $37,850 | $40,900 | $43,950 | $46,950 | $50,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Clare County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$42,400 | $48,450 | $54,500 | $60,550 | $65,400 | $70,250 | $75,100 | $79,950 |
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