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There are 62 low-income apartments in Eastland County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Eastland County, Texas can range from $584 to $696 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 370 low-income homes in Eastland County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $296 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 24th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Eastland 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 |
|---|---|
| Abilene Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher; Section 8 HCV Money Follows the Person (MFP); Public Housing Money Follows the Person (MFP) |
Eastland County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Eastland County, Texas
Eastland County features 370 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 Eastland County, Texas
There are 62 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Eastland County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Eastland County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Eastland County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Eastland County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Eastland County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Eastland 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $705 | $801 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
| Eastland County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $635 to $776 | $721 to $881 | $815 to $996 | $1,148 to $1,403 | $1,382 to $1,690 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Eastland County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 433 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 370 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.72% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.26 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median Household Income | $34,888 ±$3,563 |
| Median Rent | $539 ±$39 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 19.54% ± 5.89pp |
| Total Population | 18,328 |
Population and Household Demographics
Eastland County is a county in Texas with a population of 18,328. There are 6,810 households in the county with an average household size of 2.55 persons. 27.72% of households in Eastland County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Eastland County
The median gross income for households in Eastland County is $34,888 a year, or $2,907 a month. The median rent for the county is $539 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Eastland County, a household making less than $1,797 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 19.54% of households who rent are overburdened in Eastland County.
Area Median Income In Eastland 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 Eastland County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,400
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 Eastland 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 Eastland 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 Eastland County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,200 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Eastland County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,250 | $28,850 | $32,450 | $36,050 | $38,950 | $41,850 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Eastland County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,400 | $46,150 | $51,900 | $57,650 | $62,300 | $66,900 | $71,500 | $76,100 |
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