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There are 60 low-income apartments in Carson County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 0 low-income homes in Carson County 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 Carson County, Texas
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 |
|---|---|
| Panhandle Community Services | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) |
Carson County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Carson County, Texas
Carson County features 0 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 Carson County, Texas
There are 60 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Carson County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Carson County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Carson County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Carson County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Carson County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $974 and $1,190.
2024 Carson County, Texas 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $754 | $879 | $1,082 | $1,482 | $1,728 |
| Carson County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $679 to $829 | $791 to $967 | $974 to $1,190 | $1,334 to $1,630 | $1,555 to $1,901 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Carson County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 65 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 10.77% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.57 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Median Household Income | $66,023 ±$7,713 |
| Median Rent | $718 ±$196 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 20.65% ± 11.34pp |
| Total Population | 6,068 |
Population and Household Demographics
Carson County is a county in Texas with a population of 6,068. There are 2,293 households in the county with an average household size of 2.62 persons. 10.77% of households in Carson County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Carson County
The median gross income for households in Carson County is $66,023 a year, or $5,502 a month. The median rent for the county is $718 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Carson County, a household making less than $2,393 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 20.65% of households who rent are overburdened in Carson County.
Area Median Income In Carson 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 Carson County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $87,300
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 Carson 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 Carson 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 Carson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,150 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Carson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,600 | $32,700 | $36,800 | $40,850 | $44,150 | $47,400 | $50,700 | $53,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Carson County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,750 | $52,300 | $58,850 | $65,350 | $70,600 | $75,850 | $81,050 | $86,300 |
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