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There are 0 low-income apartments in Chickasaw County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 463 low-income homes in Chickasaw County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $292 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.
Chickasaw County, Mississippi Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Chickasaw County features 463 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 Chickasaw County, Mississippi
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Chickasaw County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Chickasaw County, Mississippi
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Chickasaw County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Chickasaw County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Chickasaw County, Mississippi for a two-bedroom apartment is between $813 and $993.
2024 Chickasaw County, Mississippi 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County, Mississippi Fair Market Rent | $683 | $687 | $903 | $1,226 | $1,481 |
| Chickasaw County, Mississippi Payment Standard Range | $615 to $751 | $618 to $756 | $813 to $993 | $1,103 to $1,349 | $1,333 to $1,629 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Chickasaw County, MS Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 464 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 463 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.4% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.44 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median Household Income | $30,926 ±$1,640 |
| Median Rent | $533 ±$42 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.87% ± 7.57pp |
| Total Population | 17,391 |
Population and Household Demographics
Chickasaw County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 17,391. There are 6,484 households in the county with an average household size of 2.63 persons. 26.4% of households in Chickasaw County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Chickasaw County
The median gross income for households in Chickasaw County is $30,926 a year, or $2,577 a month. The median rent for the county is $533 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Chickasaw County, a household making less than $1,777 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.87% of households who rent are overburdened in Chickasaw County.
Area Median Income In Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $53,600
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 Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $33,600 | $36,100 | $38,600 | $41,100 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Chickasaw County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$21,800 | $24,900 | $28,000 | $31,100 | $33,600 | $36,100 | $38,600 | $41,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Chickasaw County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$34,850 | $39,800 | $44,800 | $49,750 | $53,750 | $57,750 | $61,700 | $65,700 |
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