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There are 64 low-income apartments in Unicoi County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 161 low-income homes in Unicoi County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $275 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 Unicoi County, Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Unicoi County, Tennessee Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Unicoi County, Tennessee
Unicoi County features 161 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 Unicoi County, Tennessee
There are 64 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Unicoi County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Unicoi County, Tennessee
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Unicoi County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Unicoi County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Unicoi County, Tennessee for a two-bedroom apartment is between $963 and $1,177.
2024 Unicoi County, Tennessee 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi County, Tennessee Fair Market Rent | $864 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,343 | $1,561 |
| Unicoi County, Tennessee Payment Standard Range | $778 to $950 | $783 to $957 | $963 to $1,177 | $1,209 to $1,477 | $1,405 to $1,717 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Unicoi County, TN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 225 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 161 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.67% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.46 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median Household Income | $33,210 ±$3,559 |
| Median Rent | $602 ±$43 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.4% ± 8.03pp |
| Total Population | 18,069 |
Population and Household Demographics
Unicoi County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 18,069. There are 7,428 households in the county with an average household size of 2.36 persons. 25.67% of households in Unicoi County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Unicoi County
The median gross income for households in Unicoi County is $33,210 a year, or $2,768 a month. The median rent for the county is $602 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Unicoi County, a household making less than $2,007 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.4% of households who rent are overburdened in Unicoi County.
Area Median Income In Unicoi 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 Unicoi County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $77,800
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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,000 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,250 | $47,100 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Unicoi County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,000 | $28,550 | $32,100 | $35,650 | $38,550 | $41,400 | $44,250 | $47,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Unicoi County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$39,950 | $45,650 | $51,350 | $57,050 | $61,650 | $66,200 | $70,750 | $75,350 |
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