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- Camas Ridge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Isabella Court I and II Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Mill Creek Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Vista Court Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Skyline Crest Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Meriwether Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- The Meadows 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Rhododendron Place Studio Units Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Azalea Place Apartments Special Needs Project-Based is open.
- Fort Vancouver Apartments Special Needs Project-Based is open.
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There are 3,981 low-income apartments in Vancouver that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Vancouver, Washington can range from $858 to $1,600 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,691 low-income homes in Vancouver where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $449 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Vancouver, 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 |
|---|---|
| Vancouver Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Moving to Work; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher; Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
Vancouver, Washington Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver features 1,691 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 Vancouver, Washington
There are 3,981 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Vancouver.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Vancouver, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Vancouver landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Vancouver.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Vancouver, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,822 and $2,226.
2024 Vancouver, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Washington Fair Market Rent | $1,650 | $1,776 | $2,024 | $2,809 | $3,254 |
| Vancouver, Washington Payment Standard Range | $1,485 to $1,815 | $1,598 to $1,954 | $1,822 to $2,226 | $2,528 to $3,090 | $2,929 to $3,579 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Vancouver, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,039 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,691 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 51.21% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.47 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median Household Income | $50,626 ±$778 |
| Median Rent | $955 ±$12 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.47% ± 2.18pp |
| Total Population | 168,050 |
Population and Household Demographics
Vancouver is a city in Clark County, Washington with a population of 168,050. There are 66,417 households in the city with an average household size of 2.49 persons. 51.21% of households in Vancouver are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Vancouver
The median gross income for households in Vancouver is $50,626 a year, or $4,219 a month. The median rent for the city is $955 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Vancouver, a household making less than $3,183 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.47% of households who rent are overburdened in Vancouver.
Area Median Income In Vancouver
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Vancouver, the AMI is calculated from all households within Clark County.
In Vancouver, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $114,400
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 Vancouver
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 Vancouver
| 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 Vancouver AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$23,700 | $27,100 | $30,500 | $33,850 | $36,600 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Vancouver AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$39,500 | $45,150 | $50,800 | $56,400 | $60,950 | $65,450 | $69,950 | $74,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Vancouver AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$63,150 | $72,200 | $81,200 | $90,200 | $97,450 | $104,650 | $111,850 | $119,100 |
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