Affordable Housing In Lucerne Valley
San Bernardino County,
California
Housing Authorities that serve Lucerne Valley
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Moving to Work |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Lucerne Valley, California
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Lucerne Valley, California.
Income Based Apartments in Lucerne Valley, California
Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley, California
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lucerne Valley.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lucerne Valley, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lucerne Valley landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Lucerne Valley.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lucerne Valley, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,251 and $1,529.
2021 Lucerne Valley, California 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley, California Fair Market Rent | $955 | $1,106 | $1,390 | $1,917 | $2,369 |
| Lucerne Valley, California Payment Standard Range | $860 to $1,051 | $995 to $1,217 | $1,251 to $1,529 | $1,725 to $2,109 | $2,132 to $2,606 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Lucerne Valley, CA 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 | 26.95% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.58 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Median Household Income | $26,429 ±$12,160 |
| Median Rent | $672 ±$77 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 55.76% ± 19.12pp |
| Total Population | 5,425 |
Population and Household Demographics
Lucerne Valley is a city in San Bernardino County, California with a population of 5,425. There are 1,996 households in the city with an average household size of 2.68 persons. 26.95% of households in Lucerne Valley are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Lucerne Valley
The median gross income for households in Lucerne Valley is $26,429 a year, or $2,202 a month. The median rent for the city is $672 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Lucerne Valley, a household making less than $2,240 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 55.76% of households who rent are overburdened in Lucerne Valley.
Area Median Income In Lucerne Valley
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 Lucerne Valley, the AMI is calculated from all households within San Bernardino County.
In Lucerne Valley, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $77,500
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 Lucerne Valley
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 Lucerne Valley
| 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 Lucerne Valley AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,600 | $19,000 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Lucerne Valley AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,500 | $42,700 | $45,850 | $49,000 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Lucerne Valley AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,250 | $50,600 | $56,900 | $63,200 | $68,300 | $73,350 | $78,400 | $83,450 |
