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There are 0 low-income apartments in Spring Branch that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 0 low-income homes in Spring Branch where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Spring Branch, 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 |
|---|---|
| Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Spring Branch, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Spring Branch, Texas
Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch, Texas
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Spring Branch.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Spring Branch, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Spring Branch landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Spring Branch.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Spring Branch, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,312 and $1,604.
2024 Spring Branch, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch, Texas Fair Market Rent | $1,067 | $1,197 | $1,458 | $1,846 | $2,206 |
| Spring Branch, Texas Payment Standard Range | $960 to $1,174 | $1,077 to $1,317 | $1,312 to $1,604 | $1,661 to $2,031 | $1,985 to $2,427 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Area Median Income In Spring Branch
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Spring Branch, the AMI is calculated from all households within Comal County.
In Spring Branch, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $88,600
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 Spring Branch
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 Spring Branch
| 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 Spring Branch AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,450 | $21,100 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Spring Branch AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,750 | $35,150 | $39,550 | $43,900 | $47,450 | $50,950 | $54,450 | $57,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Spring Branch AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$49,150 | $56,200 | $63,200 | $70,200 | $75,850 | $81,450 | $87,050 | $92,700 |
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