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There are 168 low-income apartments in Wilbarger County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 244 low-income homes in Wilbarger County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $321 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Wilbarger County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger County features 244 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 Wilbarger County, Texas
There are 168 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wilbarger County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wilbarger County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wilbarger County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Wilbarger County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wilbarger County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $835 and $1,021.
2024 Wilbarger 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $702 | $706 | $928 | $1,122 | $1,379 |
| Wilbarger County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $632 to $772 | $635 to $777 | $835 to $1,021 | $1,010 to $1,234 | $1,241 to $1,517 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Wilbarger County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 412 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 244 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 34.55% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.46 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Median Household Income | $41,630 ±$5,068 |
| Median Rent | $549 ±$90 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 31.37% ± 8.41pp |
| Total Population | 13,158 |
Population and Household Demographics
Wilbarger County is a county in Texas with a population of 13,158. There are 5,212 households in the county with an average household size of 2.41 persons. 34.55% of households in Wilbarger County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Wilbarger County
The median gross income for households in Wilbarger County is $41,630 a year, or $3,469 a month. The median rent for the county is $549 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Wilbarger County, a household making less than $1,830 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 31.37% of households who rent are overburdened in Wilbarger County.
Area Median Income In Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,000
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 Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger 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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