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There are 840 low-income apartments in Outagamie County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Outagamie County, Wisconsin can range from $885 to $1,425 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 354 low-income homes in Outagamie County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $356 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Outagamie County, Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|
| Appleton Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Outagamie County, Wisconsin Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie County features 354 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 Outagamie County, Wisconsin
There are 840 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Outagamie County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Outagamie County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Outagamie County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Outagamie County, Wisconsin for a two-bedroom apartment is between $885 and $1,081.
2024 Outagamie County, Wisconsin 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County, Wisconsin Fair Market Rent | $696 | $772 | $983 | $1,327 | $1,332 |
| Outagamie County, Wisconsin Payment Standard Range | $626 to $766 | $695 to $849 | $885 to $1,081 | $1,194 to $1,460 | $1,199 to $1,465 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Outagamie County, WI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 33 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,202 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 354 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 28.78% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.15 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Median Household Income | $58,765 ±$1,311 |
| Median Rent | $735 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 37.46% ± 2.49pp |
| Total Population | 180,430 |
Population and Household Demographics
Outagamie County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 180,430. There are 70,505 households in the county with an average household size of 2.51 persons. 28.78% of households in Outagamie County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Outagamie County
The median gross income for households in Outagamie County is $58,765 a year, or $4,897 a month. The median rent for the county is $735 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Outagamie County, a household making less than $2,450 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 37.46% of households who rent are overburdened in Outagamie County.
Area Median Income In Outagamie 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 Outagamie County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $104,400
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 Outagamie 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 Outagamie 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 Outagamie County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,300 | $24,350 | $27,400 | $30,400 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Outagamie County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,500 | $40,550 | $45,600 | $50,650 | $54,750 | $58,800 | $62,850 | $66,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Outagamie County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$56,750 | $64,850 | $72,950 | $81,050 | $87,550 | $94,050 | $100,550 | $107,000 |
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