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There are 239 low-income apartments in Willmar that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Willmar, Minnesota can range from $362 to $862 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 691 low-income homes in Willmar where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $438 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 Willmar, 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 |
|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Moving to Work |
Willmar, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Willmar, Minnesota
Willmar features 691 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 Willmar, Minnesota
There are 239 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Willmar.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Willmar, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Willmar landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Willmar.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Willmar, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $842 and $1,030.
2024 Willmar, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $768 | $773 | $936 | $1,319 | $1,544 |
| Willmar, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $691 to $845 | $696 to $850 | $842 to $1,030 | $1,187 to $1,451 | $1,390 to $1,698 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Willmar, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 934 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 691 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 43.07% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.14 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $42,250 ±$2,308 |
| Median Rent | $653 ±$30 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 52.13% ± 7.48pp |
| Total Population | 19,685 |
Population and Household Demographics
Willmar is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota with a population of 19,685. There are 7,785 households in the city with an average household size of 2.42 persons. 43.07% of households in Willmar are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Willmar
The median gross income for households in Willmar is $42,250 a year, or $3,521 a month. The median rent for the city is $653 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Willmar, a household making less than $2,177 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 52.13% of households who rent are overburdened in Willmar.
Area Median Income In Willmar
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Willmar, the AMI is calculated from all households within Kandiyohi County.
In Willmar, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $92,900
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 Willmar
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 Willmar
| 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 Willmar AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,600 | $21,250 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Willmar AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$31,000 | $35,400 | $39,850 | $44,250 | $47,800 | $51,350 | $54,900 | $58,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Willmar AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$49,600 | $56,650 | $63,750 | $70,800 | $76,500 | $82,150 | $87,800 | $93,500 |
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