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There are 2,830 low-income apartments in Imperial County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Imperial County, California can range from $302 to $712 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,503 low-income homes in Imperial County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $339 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 24th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Imperial County, California
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 |
|---|---|
| Imperial Valley Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Imperial County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Imperial County, California
Imperial County features 2,503 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 Imperial County, California
There are 2,830 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Imperial County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Imperial County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Imperial County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Imperial County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Imperial County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,157 and $1,415.
2024 Imperial County, California 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial County, California Fair Market Rent | $872 | $1,001 | $1,286 | $1,771 | $2,138 |
| Imperial County, California Payment Standard Range | $785 to $959 | $901 to $1,101 | $1,157 to $1,415 | $1,594 to $1,948 | $1,924 to $2,352 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Imperial County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 101 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,338 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,503 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 44.51% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.60 |
| Average Household Size | 3.61 |
| Median Household Income | $41,079 ±$1,556 |
| Median Rent | $766 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 53.74% ± 3.08pp |
| Total Population | 178,206 |
Population and Household Demographics
Imperial County is a county in California with a population of 178,206. There are 46,452 households in the county with an average household size of 3.61 persons. 44.51% of households in Imperial County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Imperial County
The median gross income for households in Imperial County is $41,079 a year, or $3,423 a month. The median rent for the county is $766 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Imperial County, a household making less than $2,553 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 53.74% of households who rent are overburdened in Imperial County.
Area Median Income In Imperial 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 Imperial County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $67,900
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 Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,350 | $19,800 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Imperial County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,900 | $33,000 | $37,150 | $41,250 | $44,550 | $47,850 | $51,150 | $54,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Imperial County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,200 | $52,800 | $59,400 | $65,950 | $71,250 | $76,550 | $81,800 | $87,100 |
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