Affordable Housing In San Joaquin County
California
77 Low Income Apartment Communities In San Joaquin County
Housing Authorities that serve San Joaquin County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in San Joaquin County, California
There are 77 low income housing apartment communities offering 6,552 affordable apartments for rent in San Joaquin County, California.
Income Based Apartments in San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County features 2,903 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 San Joaquin County, California
There are 3,494 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Joaquin County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Joaquin County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Joaquin County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in San Joaquin County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Joaquin County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,143 and $1,397.
2021 San Joaquin 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 | $845 | $964 | $1,270 | $1,818 | $2,199 |
| Payment Standard Range | $761 to $930 | $868 to $1,060 | $1,143 to $1,397 | $1,636 to $2,000 | $1,979 to $2,419 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Joaquin County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 77 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,552 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,903 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 43.36% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.23 |
| Average Household Size | 3.16 |
| Median Household Income | $53,274 ±$946 |
| Median Rent | $1,024 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 54.21% ± 1.3pp |
| Total Population | 708,554 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Joaquin County is a county in California with a population of 708,554. There are 219,073 households in the county with an average household size of 3.16 persons. 43.36% of households in San Joaquin County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Joaquin County
The median gross income for households in San Joaquin County is $53,274 a year, or $4,440 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,024 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Joaquin County, a household making less than $3,413 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 54.21% of households who rent are overburdened in San Joaquin County.
Area Median Income In San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $75,000
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 San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $15,750 | $18,000 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% of Median | $26,250 | $30,000 | $33,750 | $37,500 | $40,500 | $43,500 | $46,500 | $49,500 |
| 80% of Median | $42,000 | $48,000 | $54,000 | $60,000 | $64,800 | $69,600 | $74,400 | $79,200 |
Cities In San Joaquin County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Acampo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Acampo is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| August | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves August is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Collierville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Collierville is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Country Club | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Country Club is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Dogtown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dogtown is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Escalon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Escalon is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Farmington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Farmington is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| French Camp | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves French Camp is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Garden Acres | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Garden Acres is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Kennedy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kennedy is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Lathrop | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lathrop is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Lincoln Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lincoln Village is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Linden | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Linden is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Lockeford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lockeford is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Lodi | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lodi is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Manteca | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Manteca is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Morada | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Morada is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Mountain House | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mountain House is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Peters | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Peters is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Ripon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ripon is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Stockton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stockton is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Taft Mosswood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Taft Mosswood is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Terminous | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Terminous is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Thornton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Thornton is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Tracy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tracy is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Victor | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Victor is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Waterloo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Waterloo is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
| Woodbridge | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Woodbridge is the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. |
