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There are 40 low-income apartments in Gonzales County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 403 low-income homes in Gonzales County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $438 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on May 31st, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Gonzales County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales County features 403 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 Gonzales County, Texas
There are 40 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Gonzales County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Gonzales County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Gonzales County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Gonzales County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Gonzales County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $815 and $996.
2024 Gonzales County, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $647 | $749 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
| Gonzales County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $582 to $712 | $674 to $824 | $815 to $996 | $1,148 to $1,403 | $1,382 to $1,690 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Gonzales County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 443 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 403 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.94% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.23 |
| Average Household Size | 3.07 |
| Median Household Income | $42,983 ±$2,287 |
| Median Rent | $600 ±$38 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.03% ± 6.71pp |
| Total Population | 20,172 |
Population and Household Demographics
Gonzales County is a county in Texas with a population of 20,172. There are 6,477 households in the county with an average household size of 3.07 persons. 29.94% of households in Gonzales County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Gonzales County
The median gross income for households in Gonzales County is $42,983 a year, or $3,582 a month. The median rent for the county is $600 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Gonzales County, a household making less than $2,000 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.03% of households who rent are overburdened in Gonzales County.
Area Median Income In Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,200
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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,400 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,400 | $48,350 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Gonzales County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,650 | $29,300 | $32,950 | $36,600 | $39,550 | $42,500 | $45,400 | $48,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Gonzales County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$41,000 | $46,850 | $52,700 | $58,550 | $63,250 | $67,950 | $72,650 | $77,300 |
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