There are 236 low-income apartments in Comanche County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Comanche County, Oklahoma can range from $389 to $730 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 887 low-income homes in Comanche County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $294 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 Comanche County, Oklahoma
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 |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Comanche County, Oklahoma Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Comanche County, Oklahoma
Comanche County features 887 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 Comanche County, Oklahoma
There are 236 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Comanche County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Comanche County, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Comanche County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Comanche County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Comanche County, Oklahoma for a two-bedroom apartment is between $828 and $1,012.
2024 Comanche County, Oklahoma 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche County, Oklahoma Fair Market Rent | $712 | $717 | $920 | $1,296 | $1,561 |
| Comanche County, Oklahoma Payment Standard Range | $641 to $783 | $645 to $789 | $828 to $1,012 | $1,166 to $1,426 | $1,405 to $1,717 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Comanche County, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 122 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,223 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 887 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 44.76% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.68 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median Household Income | $46,241 ±$1,276 |
| Median Rent | $784 ±$19 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.05% ± 2.86pp |
| Total Population | 125,531 |
Population and Household Demographics
Comanche County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 125,531. There are 43,240 households in the county with an average household size of 2.69 persons. 44.76% of households in Comanche County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Comanche County
The median gross income for households in Comanche County is $46,241 a year, or $3,853 a month. The median rent for the county is $784 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Comanche County, a household making less than $2,613 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.05% of households who rent are overburdened in Comanche County.
Area Median Income In Comanche 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 Comanche County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $70,800
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 Comanche 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 Comanche 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 Comanche County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,900 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $43,900 | $46,750 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Comanche County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,800 | $28,350 | $31,900 | $35,400 | $38,250 | $41,100 | $43,900 | $46,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Comanche County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$39,700 | $45,350 | $51,000 | $56,650 | $61,200 | $65,750 | $70,250 | $74,800 |
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