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There are 138 low-income apartments in Malheur County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 514 low-income homes in Malheur County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $311 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 Malheur County, Oregon
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 Malheur and Harney Counties | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Malheur County, Oregon Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Malheur County, Oregon
Malheur County features 514 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 Malheur County, Oregon
There are 138 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Malheur County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Malheur County, Oregon
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Malheur County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Malheur County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Malheur County, Oregon for a two-bedroom apartment is between $844 and $1,032.
2024 Malheur County, Oregon 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malheur County, Oregon Fair Market Rent | $659 | $740 | $938 | $1,314 | $1,592 |
| Malheur County, Oregon Payment Standard Range | $593 to $725 | $666 to $814 | $844 to $1,032 | $1,183 to $1,445 | $1,433 to $1,751 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Malheur County, OR Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 652 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 514 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 40.26% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.53 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Median Household Income | $35,418 ±$2,923 |
| Median Rent | $604 ±$24 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.84% ± 5.46pp |
| Total Population | 30,551 |
Population and Household Demographics
Malheur County is a county in Oregon with a population of 30,551. There are 10,286 households in the county with an average household size of 2.62 persons. 40.26% of households in Malheur County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Malheur County
The median gross income for households in Malheur County is $35,418 a year, or $2,952 a month. The median rent for the county is $604 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Malheur County, a household making less than $2,013 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.84% of households who rent are overburdened in Malheur County.
Area Median Income In Malheur 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 Malheur County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $67,600
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 Malheur 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 Malheur 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 Malheur County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,000 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Malheur County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,600 | $30,400 | $34,200 | $38,000 | $41,050 | $44,100 | $47,150 | $50,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Malheur County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$42,600 | $48,650 | $54,750 | $60,800 | $65,700 | $70,550 | $75,400 | $80,300 |
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