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There are 88 low-income apartments in Chisago County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Chisago County, Minnesota can range from $550 to $990 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 378 low-income homes in Chisago County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $369 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Chisago County, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Chisago County, Minnesota
Chisago County features 378 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 Chisago County, Minnesota
There are 88 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Chisago County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Chisago County, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Chisago County landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Chisago County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Chisago County, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,460 and $1,784.
2024 Chisago 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago County, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $1,174 | $1,327 | $1,622 | $2,188 | $2,478 |
| Chisago County, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $1,057 to $1,291 | $1,194 to $1,460 | $1,460 to $1,784 | $1,969 to $2,407 | $2,230 to $2,726 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Chisago County, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 30 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 476 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 378 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 15.04% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.15 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median Household Income | $71,001 ±$1,943 |
| Median Rent | $785 ±$40 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.64% ± 7.6pp |
| Total Population | 53,834 |
Population and Household Demographics
Chisago County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 53,834. There are 19,808 households in the county with an average household size of 2.63 persons. 15.04% of households in Chisago County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Chisago County
The median gross income for households in Chisago County is $71,001 a year, or $5,917 a month. The median rent for the county is $785 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Chisago County, a household making less than $2,617 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.64% of households who rent are overburdened in Chisago County.
Area Median Income In Chisago 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 Chisago County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $124,900
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 Chisago 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 Chisago 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 Chisago County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$26,100 | $29,800 | $33,550 | $37,250 | $40,250 | $43,250 | $46,200 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Chisago County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$43,500 | $49,700 | $55,900 | $62,100 | $67,100 | $72,050 | $77,050 | $82,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Chisago County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
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