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There are 364 low-income apartments in Flathead County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Flathead County, Montana can range from $827 to $827 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 952 low-income homes in Flathead County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $295 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 Flathead County, Montana
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 |
|---|---|
| Montana Department of Commerce | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Flathead County, Montana Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Flathead County, Montana
Flathead County features 952 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 Flathead County, Montana
There are 364 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Flathead County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Flathead County, Montana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Flathead County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Flathead County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Flathead County, Montana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $973 and $1,189.
2024 Flathead County, Montana 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead County, Montana Fair Market Rent | $733 | $823 | $1,081 | $1,486 | $1,834 |
| Flathead County, Montana Payment Standard Range | $660 to $806 | $741 to $905 | $973 to $1,189 | $1,337 to $1,635 | $1,651 to $2,017 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Flathead County, MT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 43 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,348 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 952 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.07% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.38 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median Household Income | $47,851 ±$1,921 |
| Median Rent | $788 ±$36 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.42% ± 4.8pp |
| Total Population | 93,333 |
Population and Household Demographics
Flathead County is a county in Montana with a population of 93,333. There are 37,106 households in the county with an average household size of 2.48 persons. 29.07% of households in Flathead County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Flathead County
The median gross income for households in Flathead County is $47,851 a year, or $3,988 a month. The median rent for the county is $788 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Flathead County, a household making less than $2,627 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.42% of households who rent are overburdened in Flathead County.
Area Median Income In Flathead 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 Flathead County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $84,100
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 Flathead 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 Flathead 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 Flathead County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,650 | $20,200 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Flathead County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,400 | $33,600 | $37,800 | $42,000 | $45,400 | $48,750 | $52,100 | $55,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Flathead County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$47,050 | $53,800 | $60,500 | $67,200 | $72,600 | $78,000 | $83,350 | $88,750 |
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