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There are 696 low-income apartments in Hunterdon County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Hunterdon County, New Jersey can range from $1,057 to $1,535 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 193 low-income homes in Hunterdon County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $424 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 Hunterdon County, New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|
| Hunterdon County Division of Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Hunterdon County, New Jersey Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County features 193 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 Hunterdon County, New Jersey
There are 696 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hunterdon County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hunterdon County landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Hunterdon County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hunterdon County, New Jersey for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,048 and $2,504.
2024 Hunterdon County, New Jersey 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon County, New Jersey Fair Market Rent | $1,608 | $1,807 | $2,276 | $2,756 | $3,031 |
| Hunterdon County, New Jersey Payment Standard Range | $1,447 to $1,769 | $1,626 to $1,988 | $2,048 to $2,504 | $2,480 to $3,032 | $2,728 to $3,334 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Hunterdon County, NJ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 31 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 901 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 193 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 16.54% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.12 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Median Household Income | $105,444 ±$2,651 |
| Median Rent | $1,328 ±$36 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.78% ± 3.93pp |
| Total Population | 126,250 |
Population and Household Demographics
Hunterdon County is a county in New Jersey with a population of 126,250. There are 46,899 households in the county with an average household size of 2.60 persons. 16.54% of households in Hunterdon County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Hunterdon County
The median gross income for households in Hunterdon County is $105,444 a year, or $8,787 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,328 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Hunterdon County, a household making less than $4,427 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.78% of households who rent are overburdened in Hunterdon County.
Area Median Income In Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $142,900
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 Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$30,000 | $34,300 | $38,600 | $42,850 | $46,300 | $49,750 | $53,150 | $56,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Hunterdon County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$50,050 | $57,200 | $64,350 | $71,450 | $77,200 | $82,900 | $88,600 | $94,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Hunterdon County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
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