If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent. Providers determine rent amount at 30% of adjusted monthly income. Subsidized housing usually targets households earning about 50% of the areas medium income. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. 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. Preferences are usually given to the elderly and disabled. Use our detailed filters to find the perfect place, then get in touch with the landlord. I picked up an application and had to go back today cause I had a few question in regards to the paperwork and due to my immigration status. Wish they showed floor plans to see what is offered. Not to mention the walk up smell checks to make sure no one tempted to smoke at home. Under most HUD programs, seniors pay 30 percent of their annual adjusted income for rent.