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There are 125 low-income apartments in South Boston that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 430 low-income homes in South Boston where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-4 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 10th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving South Boston, Virginia
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 |
|---|---|
| Virginia Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
South Boston, Virginia Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in South Boston, Virginia
South Boston features 430 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 South Boston, Virginia
There are 125 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in South Boston.
Housing Choice Vouchers in South Boston, Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay South Boston landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in South Boston.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in South Boston, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 South Boston, Virginia 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston, Virginia Fair Market Rent | $739 | $776 | $905 | $1,162 | $1,227 |
| South Boston, Virginia Payment Standard Range | $665 to $813 | $698 to $854 | $815 to $996 | $1,046 to $1,278 | $1,104 to $1,350 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
South Boston, VA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 555 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 430 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 44.02% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.45 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $31,238 ±$4,196 |
| Median Rent | $546 ±$36 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.97% ± 9.95pp |
| Total Population | 8,037 |
Population and Household Demographics
South Boston is a city in Halifax County, Virginia with a population of 8,037. There are 3,103 households in the city with an average household size of 2.42 persons. 44.02% of households in South Boston are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in South Boston
The median gross income for households in South Boston is $31,238 a year, or $2,603 a month. The median rent for the city is $546 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In South Boston, a household making less than $1,820 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.97% of households who rent are overburdened in South Boston.
Area Median Income In South Boston
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 South Boston, the AMI is calculated from all households within Halifax County.
In South Boston, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $66,300
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 South Boston
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 South Boston
| 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 South Boston AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,950 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,050 | $46,900 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the South Boston AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,850 | $28,400 | $31,950 | $35,500 | $38,350 | $41,200 | $44,050 | $46,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the South Boston AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$39,800 | $45,450 | $51,150 | $56,800 | $61,350 | $65,900 | $70,450 | $75,000 |
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