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There are 24 low-income apartments in San Jacinto County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in San Jacinto County, Texas can range from $495 to $747 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 128 low-income homes in San Jacinto County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $390 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 San Jacinto County, 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 |
|---|---|
| Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency |
San Jacinto County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Jacinto County, Texas
San Jacinto County features 128 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 Jacinto County, Texas
There are 24 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Jacinto County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Jacinto County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Jacinto County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in San Jacinto County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Jacinto County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $816 and $998.
2024 San Jacinto 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $706 | $808 | $907 | $1,203 | $1,208 |
| San Jacinto County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $635 to $777 | $727 to $889 | $816 to $998 | $1,083 to $1,323 | $1,087 to $1,329 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Jacinto County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 164 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 128 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 15.58% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.97 |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Median Household Income | $43,029 ±$4,256 |
| Median Rent | $666 ±$30 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.58% ± 10.88pp |
| Total Population | 27,023 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Jacinto County is a county in Texas with a population of 27,023. There are 9,476 households in the county with an average household size of 2.84 persons. 15.58% of households in San Jacinto County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Jacinto County
The median gross income for households in San Jacinto County is $43,029 a year, or $3,586 a month. The median rent for the county is $666 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Jacinto County, a household making less than $2,220 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.58% of households who rent are overburdened in San Jacinto County.
Area Median Income In San Jacinto 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 Jacinto County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $73,800
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 Jacinto 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 Jacinto 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 Jacinto County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,200 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the San Jacinto County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,250 | $28,850 | $32,450 | $36,050 | $38,950 | $41,850 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the San Jacinto County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,400 | $46,150 | $51,900 | $57,650 | $62,300 | $66,900 | $71,500 | $76,100 |
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