Public Housing Agencies Serving Wahkiakum 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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Opportunities of South West Washington | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Wahkiakum County, Washington Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Wahkiakum County, Washington
Wahkiakum County features 0 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 Wahkiakum County, Washington
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wahkiakum County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wahkiakum County, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wahkiakum County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Wahkiakum County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wahkiakum County, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $966 and $1,180.
2024 Wahkiakum 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahkiakum County, Washington Fair Market Rent | $727 | $912 | $1,073 | $1,512 | $1,779 |
| Wahkiakum County, Washington Payment Standard Range | $654 to $800 | $821 to $1,003 | $966 to $1,180 | $1,361 to $1,663 | $1,601 to $1,957 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Wahkiakum County, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 21.21% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.49 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Median Household Income | $44,485 ±$7,760 |
| Median Rent | $653 ±$155 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 58.24% ± 18.33pp |
| Total Population | 4,035 |
Population and Household Demographics
Wahkiakum County is a county in Washington with a population of 4,035. There are 1,716 households in the county with an average household size of 2.31 persons. 21.21% of households in Wahkiakum County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Wahkiakum County
The median gross income for households in Wahkiakum County is $44,485 a year, or $3,707 a month. The median rent for the county is $653 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Wahkiakum County, a household making less than $2,177 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 58.24% of households who rent are overburdened in Wahkiakum County.
Area Median Income In Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $70,400
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 Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,550 | $20,050 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Wahkiakum County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,250 | $33,400 | $37,600 | $41,750 | $45,100 | $48,450 | $51,800 | $55,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Wahkiakum County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,800 | $53,450 | $60,150 | $66,800 | $72,150 | $77,500 | $82,850 | $88,200 |
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