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There are 252 low-income apartments in Kittitas County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Kittitas County, Washington can range from $524 to $549 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 551 low-income homes in Kittitas County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $358 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kittitas County, Washington
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 |
|---|---|
| Kittitas County Housing Authority | Public Housing |
| Yakima Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher; Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
Kittitas County, Washington Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas County features 551 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 Kittitas County, Washington
There are 252 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kittitas County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kittitas County, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kittitas County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Kittitas County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kittitas County, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,240 and $1,516.
2024 Kittitas County, Washington 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas County, Washington Fair Market Rent | $934 | $1,049 | $1,378 | $1,942 | $2,338 |
| Kittitas County, Washington Payment Standard Range | $841 to $1,027 | $944 to $1,154 | $1,240 to $1,516 | $1,748 to $2,136 | $2,104 to $2,572 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kittitas County, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 34 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 869 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 551 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 42.39% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.27 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Median Household Income | $46,458 ±$3,093 |
| Median Rent | $798 ±$40 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 54.76% ± 4.89pp |
| Total Population | 42,204 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kittitas County is a county in Washington with a population of 42,204. There are 16,953 households in the county with an average household size of 2.34 persons. 42.39% of households in Kittitas County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kittitas County
The median gross income for households in Kittitas County is $46,458 a year, or $3,872 a month. The median rent for the county is $798 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kittitas County, a household making less than $2,660 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 54.76% of households who rent are overburdened in Kittitas County.
Area Median Income In Kittitas 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 Kittitas County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $97,200
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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,900 | $21,600 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kittitas County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $45,000 | $48,600 | $52,200 | $55,800 | $59,400 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kittitas County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$50,400 | $57,600 | $64,800 | $72,000 | $77,800 | $83,550 | $89,300 | $95,050 |
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