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There are 1,349 low-income apartments in Racine that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Racine, Wisconsin can range from $1,153 to $1,153 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,037 low-income homes in Racine where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $386 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Racine, 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 |
|---|---|
| Racine County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) |
Racine, Wisconsin Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine features 1,037 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 Racine, Wisconsin
There are 1,349 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Racine.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Racine, Wisconsin
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Racine landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Racine.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Racine, Wisconsin for a two-bedroom apartment is between $983 and $1,201.
2024 Racine, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, Wisconsin Fair Market Rent | $740 | $842 | $1,092 | $1,429 | $1,662 |
| Racine, Wisconsin Payment Standard Range | $666 to $814 | $758 to $926 | $983 to $1,201 | $1,286 to $1,572 | $1,496 to $1,828 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Racine, WI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 62 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,404 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,037 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 44.77% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.52 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Median Household Income | $41,455 ±$1,714 |
| Median Rent | $744 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.85% ± 3.43pp |
| Total Population | 78,127 |
Population and Household Demographics
Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin with a population of 78,127. There are 29,851 households in the city with an average household size of 2.57 persons. 44.77% of households in Racine are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Racine
The median gross income for households in Racine is $41,455 a year, or $3,455 a month. The median rent for the city is $744 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Racine, a household making less than $2,480 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.85% of households who rent are overburdened in Racine.
Area Median Income In Racine
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 Racine, the AMI is calculated from all households within Racine County.
In Racine, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $92,900
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 Racine
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 Racine
| 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 Racine AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,200 | $21,950 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Racine AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,000 | $36,600 | $41,150 | $45,700 | $49,400 | $53,050 | $56,700 | $60,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Racine AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,200 | $58,500 | $65,800 | $73,100 | $78,950 | $84,800 | $90,650 | $96,500 |
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