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There are 2,213 low-income apartments in Corpus Christi that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Corpus Christi, Texas can range from $304 to $943 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 3,878 low-income homes in Corpus Christi where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $264 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.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Corpus Christi, Texas
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 |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher |
Corpus Christi, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi features 3,878 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 Corpus Christi, Texas
There are 2,213 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Corpus Christi.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Corpus Christi, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Corpus Christi landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Corpus Christi.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Corpus Christi, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,220 and $1,491.
2024 Corpus Christi, Texas 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, Texas Fair Market Rent | $1,030 | $1,104 | $1,355 | $1,763 | $2,066 |
| Corpus Christi, Texas Payment Standard Range | $927 to $1,133 | $994 to $1,214 | $1,220 to $1,491 | $1,587 to $1,939 | $1,859 to $2,273 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Corpus Christi, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 105 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,140 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,878 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 43.95% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.55 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median Household Income | $50,658 ±$896 |
| Median Rent | $893 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.43% ± 1.82pp |
| Total Population | 316,513 |
Population and Household Demographics
Corpus Christi is a city in Nueces County, Texas with a population of 316,513. There are 114,817 households in the city with an average household size of 2.69 persons. 43.95% of households in Corpus Christi are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Corpus Christi
The median gross income for households in Corpus Christi is $50,658 a year, or $4,222 a month. The median rent for the city is $893 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Corpus Christi, a household making less than $2,977 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.43% of households who rent are overburdened in Corpus Christi.
Area Median Income In Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi, the AMI is calculated from all households within Nueces County.
In Corpus Christi, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $77,400
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 Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi
| 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 Corpus Christi AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,250 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Corpus Christi AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,100 | $31,000 | $34,850 | $38,700 | $41,800 | $44,900 | $48,000 | $51,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Corpus Christi AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$43,350 | $49,550 | $55,750 | $61,900 | $66,900 | $71,850 | $76,800 | $81,750 |
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