Where can I get information about the HUD voucher program?

HUD monitors PHA administration of the program to ensure program rules are properly followed. For additional information about the voucher program, contact either the local PHA serving your community or the Office of Public Housing within your local HUD office. There may be a long wait for assistance under the housing voucher program.

What’s the role of HUD in the Housing Choice program?

HUD’s Role: To cover the cost of the program, HUD provides funds to allow PHAs to make housing assistance payments on behalf of the families. HUD also pays the PHA a fee for the costs of administering the program.

What’s the income limit for a HUD Housing Choice Voucher?

In general, the family’s income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, a PHA must provide 75 percent of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income. Median income levels are published by HUD and vary by location.

How does HUD calculate Ami in Fond du Lac?

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 Fond Du Lac, the AMI is calculated from all households within Fond du Lac County. In Fond Du Lac, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $75,000

How is income determined in Fond du Lac WI?

In Fond Du Lac, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $75,000 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.

Are there affordable apartments in Fond du Lac WI?

There are 27 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,470 affordable apartments for rent in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Fond Du Lac features 733 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

How much does a family of four make in Fond du Lac?

In Fond Du Lac, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $75,300. Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household’s income is.