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There are 2,736 low-income apartments in Nueces County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Nueces County, Texas can range from $304 to $943 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 4,397 low-income homes in Nueces County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $281 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.
Nueces County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County features 4,397 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 Nueces County, Texas
There are 2,736 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Nueces County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Nueces County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Nueces County landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Nueces County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Nueces County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,220 and $1,491.
2024 Nueces 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $1,030 | $1,104 | $1,355 | $1,763 | $2,066 |
| Nueces County, 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.
Nueces County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 116 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 7,182 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4,397 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 42.73% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.57 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Median Household Income | $50,337 ±$922 |
| Median Rent | $887 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.43% ± 1.8pp |
| Total Population | 352,060 |
Population and Household Demographics
Nueces County is a county in Texas with a population of 352,060. There are 126,900 households in the county with an average household size of 2.72 persons. 42.73% of households in Nueces County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Nueces County
The median gross income for households in Nueces County is $50,337 a year, or $4,195 a month. The median rent for the county is $887 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Nueces County, a household making less than $2,957 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 Nueces County.
Area Median Income In Nueces 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 Nueces County, 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces County 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 Nueces County 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 Nueces County 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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