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There are 92 low-income apartments in Cumberland that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 624 low-income homes in Cumberland where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
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 Cumberland, Rhode Island
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 |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency |
| Rhode Island Housing Choice Voucher Program Centralized Wait List | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Cumberland, Rhode Island Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Cumberland, Rhode Island
Cumberland features 624 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 Cumberland, Rhode Island
There are 92 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Cumberland.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Cumberland, Rhode Island
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Cumberland landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Cumberland.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Cumberland, Rhode Island for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,524 and $1,862.
2024 Cumberland, Rhode Island 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland, Rhode Island Fair Market Rent | $1,289 | $1,398 | $1,693 | $2,047 | $2,536 |
| Cumberland, Rhode Island Payment Standard Range | $1,160 to $1,418 | $1,258 to $1,538 | $1,524 to $1,862 | $1,842 to $2,252 | $2,282 to $2,790 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Cumberland, RI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 721 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 624 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Cumberland is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Cumberland are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Cumberland
The median gross income for households in Cumberland is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Cumberland
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Cumberland, the AMI is calculated from all households within Providence County.
In Cumberland, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $106,000
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 Cumberland
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 Cumberland
| 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 Cumberland AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,500 | $24,600 | $27,650 | $30,700 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Cumberland AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,850 | $41,000 | $46,100 | $51,200 | $55,300 | $59,400 | $63,500 | $67,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Cumberland AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$57,350 | $65,550 | $73,750 | $81,900 | $88,500 | $95,050 | $101,600 | $108,150 |
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