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There are 16 low-income apartments in Jack County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 90 low-income homes in Jack County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Jack County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Jack County, Texas
Jack County features 90 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 Jack County, Texas
There are 16 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Jack County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Jack County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Jack County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Jack County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Jack County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Jack 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $705 | $729 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
| Jack County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $635 to $776 | $656 to $802 | $815 to $996 | $1,148 to $1,403 | $1,382 to $1,690 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Jack County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 106 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 90 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 22.43% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.39 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median Household Income | $50,324 ±$7,203 |
| Median Rent | $717 ±$102 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 27.06% ± 9.73pp |
| Total Population | 8,946 |
Population and Household Demographics
Jack County is a county in Texas with a population of 8,946. There are 3,031 households in the county with an average household size of 2.55 persons. 22.43% of households in Jack County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Jack County
The median gross income for households in Jack County is $50,324 a year, or $4,194 a month. The median rent for the county is $717 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Jack County, a household making less than $2,390 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 27.06% of households who rent are overburdened in Jack County.
Area Median Income In Jack 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 Jack County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $76,300
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 Jack 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 Jack 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 Jack County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,600 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $49,000 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Jack County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,000 | $29,700 | $33,400 | $37,100 | $40,100 | $43,050 | $46,050 | $49,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Jack County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$41,550 | $47,500 | $53,450 | $59,350 | $64,100 | $68,850 | $73,600 | $78,350 |
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