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There are 1,878 low-income apartments in DeSoto County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 607 low-income homes in DeSoto County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $314 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 DeSoto County, Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|
| Mississippi Regional Housing Authority II | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
DeSoto County, Mississippi Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County features 607 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 DeSoto County, Mississippi
There are 1,878 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in DeSoto County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in DeSoto County, Mississippi
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay DeSoto County landlords $1,400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in DeSoto County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in DeSoto County, Mississippi for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,168 and $1,428.
2024 DeSoto 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County, Mississippi Fair Market Rent | $1,031 | $1,146 | $1,298 | $1,711 | $1,995 |
| DeSoto County, Mississippi Payment Standard Range | $928 to $1,134 | $1,031 to $1,261 | $1,168 to $1,428 | $1,540 to $1,882 | $1,796 to $2,195 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
DeSoto County, MS Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 73 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,533 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 607 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.62% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.82 |
| Average Household Size | 2.80 |
| Median Household Income | $58,278 ±$1,553 |
| Median Rent | $958 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 44.12% ± 3.46pp |
| Total Population | 168,586 |
Population and Household Demographics
DeSoto County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 168,586. There are 60,010 households in the county with an average household size of 2.80 persons. 26.62% of households in DeSoto County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in DeSoto County
The median gross income for households in DeSoto County is $58,278 a year, or $4,857 a month. The median rent for the county is $958 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In DeSoto County, a household making less than $3,193 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 44.12% of households who rent are overburdened in DeSoto County.
Area Median Income In DeSoto 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 DeSoto County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,000
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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,050 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the DeSoto County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,350 | $32,400 | $36,450 | $40,500 | $43,750 | $47,000 | $50,250 | $53,500 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the DeSoto County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,400 | $51,850 | $58,350 | $64,800 | $70,000 | $75,200 | $80,400 | $85,550 |
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