Public Housing Agencies Serving Wheeler 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) |
Wheeler County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Wheeler County, Texas
Wheeler 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 Wheeler County, Texas
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wheeler County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wheeler County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wheeler County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Wheeler County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wheeler County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $842 and $1,030.
2024 Wheeler 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $729 | $730 | $936 | $1,132 | $1,391 |
| Wheeler County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $656 to $802 | $657 to $803 | $842 to $1,030 | $1,019 to $1,245 | $1,252 to $1,530 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Wheeler County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.09% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.38 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $52,221 ±$3,197 |
| Median Rent | $618 ±$51 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 14.93% ± 6.72pp |
| Total Population | 5,618 |
Population and Household Demographics
Wheeler County is a county in Texas with a population of 5,618. There are 2,293 households in the county with an average household size of 2.42 persons. 30.09% of households in Wheeler County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Wheeler County
The median gross income for households in Wheeler County is $52,221 a year, or $4,352 a month. The median rent for the county is $618 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Wheeler County, a household making less than $2,060 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 14.93% of households who rent are overburdened in Wheeler County.
Area Median Income In Wheeler 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 Wheeler County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,700
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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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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