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There are 682 low-income apartments in Walla Walla that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 201 low-income homes in Walla Walla where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $304 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Walla Walla, 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 |
|---|---|
| Walla Walla Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Walla Walla, Washington Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla features 201 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 Walla Walla, Washington
There are 682 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Walla Walla.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Walla Walla, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Walla Walla landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Walla Walla.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Walla Walla, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,309 and $1,599.
2024 Walla Walla, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla, Washington Fair Market Rent | $986 | $1,107 | $1,454 | $1,991 | $2,308 |
| Walla Walla, Washington Payment Standard Range | $887 to $1,085 | $996 to $1,218 | $1,309 to $1,599 | $1,792 to $2,190 | $2,077 to $2,539 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Walla Walla, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 883 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 201 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 42.83% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.31 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Median Household Income | $41,750 ±$2,457 |
| Median Rent | $756 ±$40 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 55.47% ± 6.09pp |
| Total Population | 31,957 |
Population and Household Demographics
Walla Walla is a city in Walla Walla County, Washington with a population of 31,957. There are 11,462 households in the city with an average household size of 2.40 persons. 42.83% of households in Walla Walla are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Walla Walla
The median gross income for households in Walla Walla is $41,750 a year, or $3,479 a month. The median rent for the city is $756 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Walla Walla, a household making less than $2,520 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 55.47% of households who rent are overburdened in Walla Walla.
Area Median Income In Walla Walla
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 Walla Walla, the AMI is calculated from all households within Walla Walla County.
In Walla Walla, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $90,700
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 Walla Walla
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 Walla Walla
| 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 Walla Walla AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,950 | $20,500 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Walla Walla AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,900 | $34,150 | $38,400 | $42,650 | $46,100 | $49,500 | $52,900 | $56,300 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Walla Walla AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$47,800 | $54,600 | $61,450 | $68,250 | $73,750 | $79,200 | $84,650 | $90,100 |
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