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There are 11 low-income apartments in West Hamlin that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in West Hamlin, West Virginia can range from $414 to $629 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 6 low-income homes in West Hamlin where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $196 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on January 1st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
West Hamlin, West Virginia Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in West Hamlin, West Virginia
West Hamlin features 6 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 West Hamlin, West Virginia
There are 11 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Hamlin.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Hamlin, West Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Hamlin landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in West Hamlin.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Hamlin, West Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $764 and $934.
2024 West Hamlin, West 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hamlin, West Virginia Fair Market Rent | $621 | $646 | $849 | $1,027 | $1,150 |
| West Hamlin, West Virginia Payment Standard Range | $559 to $683 | $581 to $711 | $764 to $934 | $924 to $1,130 | $1,035 to $1,265 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Hamlin, WV Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 2 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 17 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 6 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 56.65% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.12 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median Household Income | $16,094 ±$3,919 |
| Median Rent | $520 ±$69 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 53.06% ± 16.83pp |
| Total Population | 875 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Hamlin is a city in Lincoln County, West Virginia with a population of 875. There are 346 households in the city with an average household size of 2.53 persons. 56.65% of households in West Hamlin are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Hamlin
The median gross income for households in West Hamlin is $16,094 a year, or $1,341 a month. The median rent for the city is $520 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In West Hamlin, a household making less than $1,733 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 53.06% of households who rent are overburdened in West Hamlin.
Area Median Income In West Hamlin
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 West Hamlin, the AMI is calculated from all households within Lincoln County.
In West Hamlin, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $58,200
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 West Hamlin
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 West Hamlin
| 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 West Hamlin AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $33,950 | $36,450 | $38,950 | $41,450 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the West Hamlin AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,000 | $25,150 | $28,300 | $31,400 | $33,950 | $36,450 | $38,950 | $41,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the West Hamlin AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,200 | $40,200 | $45,250 | $50,250 | $54,300 | $58,300 | $62,350 | $66,350 |
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