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- Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Public Housing is open.
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Project-Based is open.
- Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Moderate Rehabilitation Program Project-Based is open.
- Schmale Senior Residence Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Villa de Vida Poway Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Villa Lakeshore Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
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There are 852 low-income apartments in National City that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in National City, California can range from $1,439 to $1,663 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 780 low-income homes in National City where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $473 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving National City, 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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of National City | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Housing Authority of the County of San Diego | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Moderate Rehabilitation; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) |
National City, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in National City, California
National City features 780 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 National City, California
There are 852 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in National City.
Housing Choice Vouchers in National City, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay National City landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in National City.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in National City, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,550 and $3,116.
2024 National City, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National City, California Fair Market Rent | $2,062 | $2,248 | $2,833 | $3,819 | $4,638 |
| National City, California Payment Standard Range | $1,856 to $2,268 | $2,023 to $2,473 | $2,550 to $3,116 | $3,437 to $4,201 | $4,174 to $5,102 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
National City, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,632 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 780 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 69.27% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.48 |
| Average Household Size | 3.63 |
| Median Household Income | $41,437 ±$1,751 |
| Median Rent | $996 ±$27 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 59.6% ± 3.87pp |
| Total Population | 60,043 |
Population and Household Demographics
National City is a city in San Diego County, California with a population of 60,043. There are 15,332 households in the city with an average household size of 3.63 persons. 69.27% of households in National City are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in National City
The median gross income for households in National City is $41,437 a year, or $3,453 a month. The median rent for the city is $996 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In National City, a household making less than $3,320 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 59.6% of households who rent are overburdened in National City.
Area Median Income In National City
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.
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 National City, the AMI is calculated from all households within San Diego County.
In National City, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $116,800
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 National City
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 National City
| 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 National City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$28,950 | $33,100 | $37,250 | $41,350 | $44,700 | $48,000 | $51,300 | $54,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the National City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$48,250 | $55,150 | $62,050 | $68,900 | $74,450 | $79,950 | $85,450 | $90,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the National City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$77,200 | $88,200 | $99,250 | $110,250 | $119,100 | $127,900 | $136,750 | $145,550 |
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