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There are 105,945 low-income apartments in Bronx County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Bronx County, New York can range from $950 to $2,460 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 166,123 low-income homes in Bronx County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $425 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 28th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Bronx County, New York
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 |
|---|---|
| New York State Homes and Community Renewal | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency; Homeownership |
| New York City Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Mainstream Voucher |
| New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Bronx County, New York Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Bronx County, New York
Bronx County features 166,123 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 Bronx County, New York
There are 105,945 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bronx County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bronx County, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bronx County landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Bronx County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bronx County, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,477 and $3,027.
2024 Bronx County, New York 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx County, New York Fair Market Rent | $2,386 | $2,451 | $2,752 | $3,434 | $3,700 |
| Bronx County, New York Payment Standard Range | $2,147 to $2,625 | $2,206 to $2,696 | $2,477 to $3,027 | $3,091 to $3,777 | $3,330 to $4,070 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Bronx County, NY Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 1,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 274,174 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 166,123 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 81.03% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.81 |
| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
| Median Household Income | $34,299 ±$495 |
| Median Rent | $1,074 ±$5 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 57.97% ± 0.71pp |
| Total Population | 1,428,357 |
Population and Household Demographics
Bronx County is a county in New York with a population of 1,428,357. There are 484,902 households in the county with an average household size of 2.86 persons. 81.03% of households in Bronx County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bronx County
The median gross income for households in Bronx County is $34,299 a year, or $2,858 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,074 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Bronx County, a household making less than $3,580 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 57.97% of households who rent are overburdened in Bronx County.
Area Median Income In Bronx 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 Bronx County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $94,400
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 Bronx 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 Bronx 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 Bronx County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$29,650 | $33,900 | $38,150 | $42,350 | $45,750 | $49,150 | $52,550 | $55,950 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Bronx County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$49,450 | $56,500 | $63,550 | $70,600 | $76,250 | $81,900 | $87,550 | $93,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Bronx County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$79,200 | $90,500 | $101,800 | $113,100 | $122,150 | $131,200 | $140,250 | $149,300 |
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