There are 792 low-income apartments in Hunt County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Hunt County, Texas can range from $659 to $860 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 408 low-income homes in Hunt County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $326 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Hunt County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Hunt County, Texas
Hunt County features 408 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 Hunt County, Texas
There are 792 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hunt County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hunt County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hunt County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Hunt County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hunt County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,582 and $1,934.
2024 Hunt 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $1,426 | $1,500 | $1,758 | $2,212 | $2,847 |
| Hunt County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $1,283 to $1,569 | $1,350 to $1,650 | $1,582 to $1,934 | $1,991 to $2,433 | $2,562 to $3,132 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Hunt County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 158 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,340 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 408 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.19% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.51 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Median Household Income | $45,197 ±$1,896 |
| Median Rent | $755 ±$22 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 50.17% ± 3.94pp |
| Total Population | 88,052 |
Population and Household Demographics
Hunt County is a county in Texas with a population of 88,052. There are 30,832 households in the county with an average household size of 2.77 persons. 30.19% of households in Hunt County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Hunt County
The median gross income for households in Hunt County is $45,197 a year, or $3,766 a month. The median rent for the county is $755 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Hunt County, a household making less than $2,517 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 50.17% of households who rent are overburdened in Hunt County.
Area Median Income In Hunt 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 Hunt County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $105,600
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 Hunt 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 Hunt 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 Hunt County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,700 | $24,800 | $27,900 | $30,950 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Hunt County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$36,100 | $41,250 | $46,400 | $51,550 | $55,700 | $59,800 | $63,950 | $68,050 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Hunt County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$57,750 | $66,000 | $74,250 | $82,500 | $89,100 | $95,700 | $102,300 | $108,900 |
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