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Discover affordable housing in Christian County where there are 23+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
203 S Cedar St, Billings, Missouri 65610
bed1-2
119 S Cedar St, Billings, Missouri 65610
bed1-2
605 S 4th St, Ozark, Missouri 65721
bed1
406-408 S Fairway Ave, Nixa, Missouri 65714
404 S Fairway Ave, Nixa, Missouri 65714
2040 W Bingham St, Ozark, Missouri 65721
bed1-2
436 Division St, Sparta, Missouri 65753
402 S 11th St, Ozark, Missouri 65721
109 N Elm Ave, Clever, Missouri 65631
305 E Peachtree Dr, Nixa, Missouri 65714
bed1-2
347 S. Nicholas Rd., Nixa, Missouri 65714
bed1-3
1098 17th St, Ozark, Missouri 65721
bed2-3
840 S Red Maple Ct, Nixa, Missouri 65714
202 S Truman Blvd, Nixa, Missouri 65714
1096 Care Ave, Nixa, Missouri 65714
105 S 8th Ave, Ozark, Missouri 65721
2011 W Bingham St, Ozark, Missouri 65721
bed1-2
payment$495-585/mo.
101 S 4th Ave, Ozark, Missouri
300 E St Louis St, Nixa, Missouri
304 Se Madison Ave, Billings, Missouri
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Christian County, Missouri
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
| paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
| real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
| elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
| paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
| accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
| accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Christian County, Missouri
$17.44/hour
(+42%) more than Missouri minimum wage and
$10.19(+141%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Christian County, Missouri?
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.
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Christian County, Missouri.
Go to the Missouri Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Christian County.
How many renters live in Christian County, Missouri?
The County of Christian County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 19.37 percent of the population living in Christian County.
What is the rental market like in Christian County, Missouri?
There are an estimated housing units in the Christian County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Christian County, Missouri, there are 0.99 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Christian County?
The rental vacancy rate in Christian County is 2 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Christian County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Christian County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 72 879 3,780 2,918 295 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Christian County
A large number of apartments in Christian County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Christian County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $718 to $1,434. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $718 One BR $723 Two BR $921 Three BR $1,274 Four BR $1,434 2024 Fair Market Rents in Christian County, Missouri
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Christian County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 14 | 19 percent |
| One BR | 446 | 51 percent |
| Two BR | 2,355 | 62 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Christian County, Missouri
How many affordable rental units are in Christian County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Christian County, Missouri including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Christian County, Missouri
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Christian County, Missouri
Christian County features 389 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 Christian County, Missouri
There are 369 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Christian County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Christian County, Missouri
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Christian County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Christian County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Christian County, Missouri for a two-bedroom apartment is between $829 and $1,013.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Stay in contact with the housing agency after applying.
While on a waiting list, always keep your information up to date. If you get selected for housing, the agency needs to know how to reach you!
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