This 51-unit family apartment complex was built in 1993. The developers were HAND (now NVCH) and RCHC (Rural California Housing Corporation). This was the largest low income family new development built in the City of Napa since the early 1970’s. The Housing Authority of the City of Napa was the property manager for the first five years. NVCH has managed since 1998. The owner is Mayacamas Village Associates a partnership of the two developers. The cost of development was just over $7 million dollars.
This complex includes a mixture of one, two, three and four bedroom apartments. There is a community room which has been leased as a Head Start classroom since inception, laundry facilities and an office. Not long ago a small playground for tots was installed. The Von Brandt Neighborhood Center provides a welcome place for after school activities and classes for adults. Many of the residents participated in a leadership development program offered at the Von Brandt Neighborhood Center. As a result there are many persons who lead the resident’s association meetings and various social events at the property.
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Napa but actual income limits may differ for units at Mayacamas Village Apartments.
AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Very Low Income (50%) | $46,750 | $53,400 | $60,100 | $66,750 | $72,100 | $77,450 | $82,800 | $88,150 |
Low Income (60%) | $56,100 | $64,080 | $72,120 | $80,100 | $86,520 | $92,940 | $99,360 | $105,780 |
Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.