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There are 20 low-income apartments in Koochiching County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Koochiching County, Minnesota can range from $570 to $630 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 356 low-income homes in Koochiching County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $326 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 Koochiching 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 |
|---|---|
| Koochiching County HRA | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Koochiching County, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Koochiching County, Minnesota
Koochiching County features 356 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 Koochiching County, Minnesota
There are 20 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Koochiching County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Koochiching County, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Koochiching County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Koochiching County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Koochiching County, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Koochiching 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koochiching County, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $613 | $689 | $905 | $1,141 | $1,309 |
| Koochiching County, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $552 to $674 | $620 to $758 | $815 to $996 | $1,027 to $1,255 | $1,178 to $1,440 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Koochiching County, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 376 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 356 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 21.77% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.83 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Median Household Income | $42,919 ±$2,720 |
| Median Rent | $559 ±$42 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 50.86% ± 9.54pp |
| Total Population | 13,054 |
Population and Household Demographics
Koochiching County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 13,054. There are 5,844 households in the county with an average household size of 2.18 persons. 21.77% of households in Koochiching County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Koochiching County
The median gross income for households in Koochiching County is $42,919 a year, or $3,577 a month. The median rent for the county is $559 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Koochiching County, a household making less than $1,863 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 50.86% of households who rent are overburdened in Koochiching County.
Area Median Income In Koochiching 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 Koochiching County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $72,700
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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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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