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There are 2,859 low-income apartments in Forsyth County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Forsyth County, North Carolina can range from $240 to $741 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 3,894 low-income homes in Forsyth County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $297 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Forsyth County, North Carolina
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 Authority of Winston-Salem | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Forsyth County, North Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County features 3,894 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina
There are 2,859 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Forsyth County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Forsyth County, North Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Forsyth County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Forsyth County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Forsyth County, North Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $999 and $1,221.
2024 Forsyth County, North Carolina 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County, North Carolina Fair Market Rent | $897 | $936 | $1,110 | $1,452 | $1,671 |
| Forsyth County, North Carolina Payment Standard Range | $807 to $987 | $842 to $1,030 | $999 to $1,221 | $1,307 to $1,597 | $1,504 to $1,838 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Forsyth County, NC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 109 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,904 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,894 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 37.91% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.38 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median Household Income | $45,471 ±$1,126 |
| Median Rent | $732 ±$8 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.8% ± 1.64pp |
| Total Population | 361,684 |
Population and Household Demographics
Forsyth County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 361,684. There are 143,207 households in the county with an average household size of 2.46 persons. 37.91% of households in Forsyth County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Forsyth County
The median gross income for households in Forsyth County is $45,471 a year, or $3,789 a month. The median rent for the county is $732 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Forsyth County, a household making less than $2,440 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.8% of households who rent are overburdened in Forsyth County.
Area Median Income In Forsyth 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 Forsyth County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $85,800
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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,150 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Forsyth County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,550 | $32,600 | $36,700 | $40,750 | $44,050 | $47,300 | $50,550 | $53,800 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Forsyth County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,650 | $52,200 | $58,700 | $65,200 | $70,450 | $75,650 | $80,850 | $86,100 |
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