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There are 36 low-income apartments in Toole County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 72 low-income homes in Toole County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-4 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 Toole 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) |
Toole County, Montana Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Toole County, Montana
Toole County features 72 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 Toole County, Montana
There are 36 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Toole County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Toole County, Montana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Toole County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Toole County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Toole County, Montana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Toole 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toole County, Montana Fair Market Rent | $658 | $806 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,425 |
| Toole County, Montana Payment Standard Range | $592 to $724 | $725 to $887 | $815 to $996 | $1,148 to $1,403 | $1,283 to $1,568 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Toole County, MT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 108 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 72 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 39.6% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.07 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Median Household Income | $44,804 ±$6,604 |
| Median Rent | $554 ±$48 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 24.71% ± 10.66pp |
| Total Population | 5,150 |
Population and Household Demographics
Toole County is a county in Montana with a population of 5,150. There are 1,972 households in the county with an average household size of 2.24 persons. 39.6% of households in Toole County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Toole County
The median gross income for households in Toole County is $44,804 a year, or $3,734 a month. The median rent for the county is $554 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Toole County, a household making less than $1,847 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 24.71% of households who rent are overburdened in Toole County.
Area Median Income In Toole 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 Toole County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $82,600
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 Toole 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 Toole 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 Toole 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 Toole 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 Toole 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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