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There are 174 low-income apartments in San Patricio County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 594 low-income homes in San Patricio County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $343 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.
San Patricio County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Patricio County, Texas
San Patricio County features 594 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 Patricio County, Texas
There are 174 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Patricio County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Patricio County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Patricio County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in San Patricio County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Patricio County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,220 and $1,491.
2024 San Patricio 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 Patricio County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $1,030 | $1,104 | $1,355 | $1,763 | $2,066 |
| San Patricio 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.
San Patricio County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 21 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 775 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 594 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.77% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.96 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Median Household Income | $52,261 ±$1,900 |
| Median Rent | $835 ±$43 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 37.84% ± 4.22pp |
| Total Population | 66,070 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Patricio County is a county in Texas with a population of 66,070. There are 22,781 households in the county with an average household size of 2.87 persons. 32.77% of households in San Patricio County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Patricio County
The median gross income for households in San Patricio County is $52,261 a year, or $4,355 a month. The median rent for the county is $835 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Patricio County, a household making less than $2,783 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 37.84% of households who rent are overburdened in San Patricio County.
Area Median Income In San Patricio 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 Patricio 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 San Patricio 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 Patricio 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 Patricio 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 San Patricio 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 San Patricio 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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