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There are 88 low-income apartments in York that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in York, Nebraska can range from $495 to $595 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 145 low-income homes in York where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $321 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 York, 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 |
|---|---|
| York Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
York, Nebraska Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in York, Nebraska
York features 145 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 York, Nebraska
There are 88 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in York.
Housing Choice Vouchers in York, Nebraska
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay York landlords $300 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in York.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in York, Nebraska for a two-bedroom apartment is between $853 and $1,043.
2024 York, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, Nebraska Fair Market Rent | $643 | $721 | $948 | $1,146 | $1,263 |
| York, Nebraska Payment Standard Range | $579 to $707 | $649 to $793 | $853 to $1,043 | $1,031 to $1,261 | $1,137 to $1,389 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
York, NE Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 234 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 145 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 41.85% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.94 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Median Household Income | $47,865 ±$6,075 |
| Median Rent | $613 ±$31 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 34.61% ± 9.31pp |
| Total Population | 7,908 |
Population and Household Demographics
York is a city in York County, Nebraska with a population of 7,908. There are 3,314 households in the city with an average household size of 2.24 persons. 41.85% of households in York are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in York
The median gross income for households in York is $47,865 a year, or $3,989 a month. The median rent for the city is $613 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In York, a household making less than $2,043 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 34.61% of households who rent are overburdened in York.
Area Median Income In York
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For York, the AMI is calculated from all households within York County.
In York, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $89,400
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 York
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 York
| 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 York AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,650 | $21,300 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the York AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$31,050 | $35,500 | $39,950 | $44,350 | $47,900 | $51,450 | $55,000 | $58,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the York AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$49,700 | $56,800 | $63,900 | $70,950 | $76,650 | $82,350 | $88,000 | $93,700 |
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