Affordable Housing In Plumas County
California
8 Low Income Apartment Communities In Plumas County
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Housing Authorities that serve Plumas County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Plumas County, California
There are 8 low income housing apartment communities offering 548 affordable apartments for rent in Plumas County, California.
Income Based Apartments in Plumas County, California
Plumas County features 260 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 Plumas County, California
There are 288 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Plumas County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Plumas County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Plumas County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Plumas County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Plumas County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $824 and $1,008.
2020 Plumas County, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent | $619 | $722 | $916 | $1,250 | $1,453 |
| Payment Standard Range | $557 to $681 | $650 to $794 | $824 to $1,008 | $1,125 to $1,375 | $1,308 to $1,598 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Plumas County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 548 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 260 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.69% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Median Household Income | $47,333 ±$3,575 |
| Median Rent | $836 ±$42 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.38% ± 7.51pp |
| Total Population | 18,966 |
Population and Household Demographics
Plumas County is a county in California with a population of 18,966. There are 8,217 households in the county with an average household size of 2.26 persons. 27.69% of households in Plumas County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Plumas County
The median gross income for households in Plumas County is $47,333 a year, or $3,944 a month. The median rent for the county is $836 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Plumas County, a household making less than $2,787 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.38% of households who rent are overburdened in Plumas County.
Area Median Income In Plumas 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 Plumas County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $72,200
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 Plumas 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 Plumas County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $15,200 | $17,350 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% of Median | $25,300 | $28,900 | $32,500 | $36,100 | $39,000 | $41,900 | $44,800 | $47,700 |
| 80% of Median | $40,450 | $46,200 | $52,000 | $57,750 | $62,400 | $67,000 | $71,650 | $76,250 |
Cities In Plumas County
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