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There are 1,177 low-income apartments in Sheboygan County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 930 low-income homes in Sheboygan County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $327 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 Sheboygan 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 |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Allegiant Property Management | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Integrated Community Solutions | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
Sheboygan County features 930 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 Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
There are 1,177 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sheboygan County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sheboygan County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Sheboygan County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin for a two-bedroom apartment is between $860 and $1,051.
2024 Sheboygan 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Fair Market Rent | $647 | $781 | $955 | $1,235 | $1,323 |
| Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Payment Standard Range | $582 to $712 | $703 to $859 | $860 to $1,051 | $1,112 to $1,359 | $1,191 to $1,455 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Sheboygan County, WI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 56 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,123 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 930 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.32% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.14 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Median Household Income | $53,713 ±$1,167 |
| Median Rent | $658 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 37.28% ± 2.89pp |
| Total Population | 115,226 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sheboygan County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 115,226. There are 46,701 households in the county with an average household size of 2.40 persons. 29.32% of households in Sheboygan County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sheboygan County
The median gross income for households in Sheboygan County is $53,713 a year, or $4,476 a month. The median rent for the county is $658 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sheboygan County, a household making less than $2,193 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 37.28% of households who rent are overburdened in Sheboygan County.
Area Median Income In Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $96,100
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 Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,850 | $21,550 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Sheboygan County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$31,400 | $35,850 | $40,350 | $44,800 | $48,400 | $52,000 | $55,600 | $59,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Sheboygan County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$50,200 | $57,400 | $64,550 | $71,700 | $77,450 | $83,200 | $88,950 | $94,650 |
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