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There are 189 low-income apartments in Ramsey County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Ramsey County, North Dakota can range from $485 to $600 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 452 low-income homes in Ramsey County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-5 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Ramsey County, North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|
| North Central Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Ramsey County, North Dakota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Ramsey County, North Dakota
Ramsey County features 452 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 Ramsey County, North Dakota
There are 189 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ramsey County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ramsey County, North Dakota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ramsey County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Ramsey County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ramsey County, North Dakota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $773 and $945.
2024 Ramsey County, North Dakota 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County, North Dakota Fair Market Rent | $609 | $685 | $859 | $1,211 | $1,338 |
| Ramsey County, North Dakota Payment Standard Range | $548 to $670 | $617 to $754 | $773 to $945 | $1,090 to $1,332 | $1,204 to $1,472 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Ramsey County, ND Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 19 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 641 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 452 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.62% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.76 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Median Household Income | $50,841 ±$4,948 |
| Median Rent | $525 ±$16 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 34.46% ± 8.32pp |
| Total Population | 11,566 |
Population and Household Demographics
Ramsey County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 11,566. There are 5,016 households in the county with an average household size of 2.20 persons. 36.62% of households in Ramsey County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Ramsey County
The median gross income for households in Ramsey County is $50,841 a year, or $4,237 a month. The median rent for the county is $525 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Ramsey County, a household making less than $1,750 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 34.46% of households who rent are overburdened in Ramsey County.
Area Median Income In Ramsey 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 Ramsey County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $89,300
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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,100 | $23,000 | $25,850 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Ramsey County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,500 | $38,300 | $43,100 | $47,850 | $51,700 | $55,550 | $59,350 | $63,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Ramsey County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$53,600 | $61,250 | $68,900 | $76,550 | $82,700 | $88,800 | $94,950 | $101,050 |
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