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There are 1,719 low-income apartments in Dauphin County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania can range from $593 to $950 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 3,797 low-income homes in Dauphin County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $368 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
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 the County of Dauphin | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Lebanon County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County features 3,797 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 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
There are 1,719 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Dauphin County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Dauphin County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Dauphin County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,146 and $1,400.
2024 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Fair Market Rent | $876 | $1,021 | $1,273 | $1,634 | $1,695 |
| Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Payment Standard Range | $788 to $964 | $919 to $1,123 | $1,146 to $1,400 | $1,471 to $1,797 | $1,526 to $1,865 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Dauphin County, PA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 165 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,816 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,797 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.52% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.22 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Median Household Income | $53,754 ±$1,007 |
| Median Rent | $847 ±$11 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 44.21% ± 2pp |
| Total Population | 271,094 |
Population and Household Demographics
Dauphin County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 271,094. There are 109,623 households in the county with an average household size of 2.41 persons. 36.52% of households in Dauphin County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Dauphin County
The median gross income for households in Dauphin County is $53,754 a year, or $4,480 a month. The median rent for the county is $847 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Dauphin County, a household making less than $2,823 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 44.21% of households who rent are overburdened in Dauphin County.
Area Median Income In Dauphin 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 Dauphin County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $102,700
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 Dauphin 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 Dauphin 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 Dauphin County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,000 | $24,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Dauphin County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$34,950 | $39,950 | $44,950 | $49,900 | $53,900 | $57,900 | $61,900 | $65,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Dauphin County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$55,900 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $79,850 | $86,250 | $92,650 | $99,050 | $105,450 |
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