Apply to San Bernardino County Apartment Waiting Lists
- Loma Linda Veterans Village, 2 and 3-Bedroom Project-Based is open.
- Desert Village, Vista Del Sol Se and Yucaipa Crest Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Barstow Senior and Meadowbrook Towers Apartments, 1-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Colton Senior, Studio and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Barstow, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Chino, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Colton and Maplewood Homes, 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Crestview Terrace, 4 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
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There are 8,728 low-income apartments in San Bernardino County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in San Bernardino County, California can range from $331 to $898 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 6,317 low-income homes in San Bernardino County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $356 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving San Bernardino 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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Moving to Work |
San Bernardino County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County features 6,317 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 Bernardino County, California
There are 8,728 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Bernardino County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Bernardino County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Bernardino County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in San Bernardino County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Bernardino County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,809 and $2,211.
2024 San Bernardino 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 Bernardino County, California Fair Market Rent | $1,517 | $1,611 | $2,010 | $2,707 | $3,304 |
| San Bernardino County, California Payment Standard Range | $1,365 to $1,669 | $1,450 to $1,772 | $1,809 to $2,211 | $2,436 to $2,978 | $2,974 to $3,634 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Bernardino County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 328 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 15,424 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 6,317 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 40.34% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.32 |
| Average Household Size | 3.33 |
| Median Household Income | $53,433 ±$571 |
| Median Rent | $1,116 ±$7 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 56.82% ± 0.95pp |
| Total Population | 2,094,769 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Bernardino County is a county in California with a population of 2,094,769. There are 614,325 households in the county with an average household size of 3.33 persons. 40.34% of households in San Bernardino County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Bernardino County
The median gross income for households in San Bernardino County is $53,433 a year, or $4,453 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,116 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Bernardino County, a household making less than $3,720 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 56.82% of households who rent are overburdened in San Bernardino County.
Area Median Income In San Bernardino 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 Bernardino County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $94,500
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 Bernardino 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 Bernardino 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 Bernardino County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,600 | $22,400 | $25,200 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the San Bernardino County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,650 | $37,300 | $41,950 | $46,600 | $50,350 | $54,100 | $57,800 | $61,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the San Bernardino County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,200 | $59,650 | $67,100 | $74,550 | $80,550 | $86,500 | $92,450 | $98,450 |
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