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There are 277 low-income apartments in San Benito County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in San Benito County, California can range from $389 to $1,068 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 272 low-income homes in San Benito County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $547 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
San Benito County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Benito County, California
San Benito County features 272 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 San Benito County, California
There are 277 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Benito County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Benito County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Benito County landlords $1,300 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in San Benito County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Benito County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,267 and $2,771.
2024 San Benito 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito County, California Fair Market Rent | $1,707 | $1,917 | $2,519 | $3,550 | $4,121 |
| San Benito County, California Payment Standard Range | $1,536 to $1,878 | $1,725 to $2,109 | $2,267 to $2,771 | $3,195 to $3,905 | $3,709 to $4,533 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Benito County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 555 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 272 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 37.33% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.61 |
| Average Household Size | 3.33 |
| Median Household Income | $71,077 ±$2,019 |
| Median Rent | $1,353 ±$69 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 50.36% ± 5.51pp |
| Total Population | 57,557 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Benito County is a county in California with a population of 57,557. There are 17,198 households in the county with an average household size of 3.33 persons. 37.33% of households in San Benito County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Benito County
The median gross income for households in San Benito County is $71,077 a year, or $5,923 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,353 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Benito County, a household making less than $4,510 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 50.36% of households who rent are overburdened in San Benito County.
Area Median Income In San Benito 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 San Benito County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $140,200
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 San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$23,400 | $26,750 | $30,100 | $33,400 | $36,100 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the San Benito County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$39,000 | $44,550 | $50,100 | $55,650 | $60,150 | $64,600 | $69,050 | $73,500 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the San Benito County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$62,350 | $71,250 | $80,150 | $89,050 | $96,200 | $103,300 | $110,450 | $117,550 |
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