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There are 12 low-income apartments in Big Stone County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 111 low-income homes in Big Stone County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $290 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on April 23rd, 2021. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Big Stone County, Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|
| Big Stone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Big Stone County, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Big Stone County, Minnesota
Big Stone County features 111 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 Big Stone County, Minnesota
There are 12 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Big Stone County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Big Stone County, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Big Stone County landlords $300 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Big Stone County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Big Stone County, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Big Stone County, Minnesota 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone County, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $613 | $775 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,366 |
| Big Stone County, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $552 to $674 | $698 to $853 | $815 to $996 | $1,148 to $1,403 | $1,229 to $1,503 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Big Stone County, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 123 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 111 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 20.99% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.71 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median Household Income | $47,794 ±$3,309 |
| Median Rent | $508 ±$64 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.71% ± 12.87pp |
| Total Population | 5,134 |
Population and Household Demographics
Big Stone County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 5,134. There are 2,282 households in the county with an average household size of 2.18 persons. 20.99% of households in Big Stone County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Big Stone County
The median gross income for households in Big Stone County is $47,794 a year, or $3,983 a month. The median rent for the county is $508 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Big Stone County, a household making less than $1,693 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.71% of households who rent are overburdened in Big Stone County.
Area Median Income In Big Stone 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 Big Stone County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $86,900
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 Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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 Big Stone County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,550 | $21,200 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Big Stone County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,900 | $35,300 | $39,700 | $44,100 | $47,650 | $51,200 | $54,700 | $58,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Big Stone County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$49,400 | $56,450 | $63,500 | $70,550 | $76,200 | $81,850 | $87,500 | $93,150 |
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