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There are 739 low-income apartments in Robeson County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Robeson County, North Carolina can range from $490 to $535 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,479 low-income homes in Robeson County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $273 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 Robeson 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 |
|---|---|
| Robeson County Housing Authority | Public Housing; Moving to Work |
| Southeastern Community and Family Services | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Lumberton Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Robeson County, North Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Robeson County, North Carolina
Robeson County features 2,479 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 Robeson County, North Carolina
There are 739 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Robeson County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Robeson County, North Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Robeson County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Robeson County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Robeson County, North Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $770 and $942.
2024 Robeson 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson County, North Carolina Fair Market Rent | $645 | $652 | $856 | $1,081 | $1,248 |
| Robeson County, North Carolina Payment Standard Range | $581 to $710 | $587 to $717 | $770 to $942 | $973 to $1,189 | $1,123 to $1,373 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Robeson County, NC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 60 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,223 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,479 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.89% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.90 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Median Household Income | $30,608 ±$913 |
| Median Rent | $603 ±$9 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.13% ± 2.24pp |
| Total Population | 134,871 |
Population and Household Demographics
Robeson County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 134,871. There are 45,773 households in the county with an average household size of 2.87 persons. 36.89% of households in Robeson County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Robeson County
The median gross income for households in Robeson County is $30,608 a year, or $2,551 a month. The median rent for the county is $603 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Robeson County, a household making less than $2,010 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.13% of households who rent are overburdened in Robeson County.
Area Median Income In Robeson 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 Robeson County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $54,700
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 Robeson 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 Robeson 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 Robeson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,150 | $42,950 | $45,700 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Robeson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,250 | $27,700 | $31,150 | $34,600 | $37,400 | $40,150 | $42,950 | $45,700 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Robeson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$38,750 | $44,300 | $49,850 | $55,350 | $59,800 | $64,250 | $68,650 | $73,100 |
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