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There are 265 low-income apartments in Scotts Bluff County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 309 low-income homes in Scotts Bluff County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $311 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 24th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Partners of Western Nebraska | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County features 309 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 Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
There are 265 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Scotts Bluff County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Scotts Bluff County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Scotts Bluff County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska for a two-bedroom apartment is between $805 and $983.
2024 Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Fair Market Rent | $624 | $720 | $894 | $1,260 | $1,412 |
| Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska Payment Standard Range | $562 to $686 | $648 to $792 | $805 to $983 | $1,134 to $1,386 | $1,271 to $1,553 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Scotts Bluff County, NE Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 19 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 576 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 309 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.53% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.40 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $45,992 ±$1,340 |
| Median Rent | $683 ±$27 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.62% ± 4.53pp |
| Total Population | 36,684 |
Population and Household Demographics
Scotts Bluff County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 36,684. There are 14,755 households in the county with an average household size of 2.42 persons. 31.53% of households in Scotts Bluff County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Scotts Bluff County
The median gross income for households in Scotts Bluff County is $45,992 a year, or $3,833 a month. The median rent for the county is $683 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Scotts Bluff County, a household making less than $2,277 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.62% of households who rent are overburdened in Scotts Bluff County.
Area Median Income In Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,900
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 Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,500 | $20,000 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Scotts Bluff County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,150 | $33,300 | $37,450 | $41,600 | $44,950 | $48,300 | $51,600 | $54,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Scotts Bluff County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,600 | $53,250 | $59,900 | $66,550 | $71,900 | $77,200 | $82,550 | $87,850 |
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