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There are 50 low-income apartments in Plumas County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Plumas County, California can range from $1,040 to $1,120 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 357 low-income homes in Plumas County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $370 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Plumas 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 |
|---|---|
| Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Plumas County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Plumas County, California
Plumas County features 357 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 Plumas County, California
There are 50 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Plumas County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Plumas County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Plumas County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Plumas County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Plumas County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,049 and $1,282.
2024 Plumas 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas County, California Fair Market Rent | $803 | $887 | $1,165 | $1,642 | $1,867 |
| Plumas County, California Payment Standard Range | $723 to $883 | $798 to $976 | $1,049 to $1,282 | $1,478 to $1,806 | $1,680 to $2,054 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Plumas County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 408 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 357 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.69% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Median Household Income | $47,333 ±$3,575 |
| Median Rent | $836 ±$42 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.38% ± 7.51pp |
| Total Population | 18,966 |
Population and Household Demographics
Plumas County is a county in California with a population of 18,966. There are 8,217 households in the county with an average household size of 2.26 persons. 27.69% of households in Plumas County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Plumas County
The median gross income for households in Plumas County is $47,333 a year, or $3,944 a month. The median rent for the county is $836 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Plumas County, a household making less than $2,787 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.38% of households who rent are overburdened in Plumas County.
Area Median Income In Plumas 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 Plumas County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $83,800
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 Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,650 | $20,150 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Plumas County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,350 | $33,550 | $37,750 | $41,900 | $45,300 | $48,650 | $52,000 | $55,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Plumas County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,950 | $53,650 | $60,350 | $67,050 | $72,450 | $77,800 | $83,150 | $88,550 |
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