Affordable Housing In Sonoma County
California
127 Low Income Apartment Communities In Sonoma County
Vinecrest Senior Apartments
Casa Grande Senior Apartments
Edith Street Senior Apartments
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Sonoma County, California
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.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Sonoma County, California
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Sonoma County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency; Mainstream Voucher; Family Unification Program (FUP) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Sonoma County, California
There are 127 low income housing apartment communities offering 8,700 affordable apartments for rent in Sonoma County, California.
Income Based Apartments in Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County features 2,510 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 Sonoma County, California
There are 6,023 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sonoma County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sonoma County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sonoma County landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Sonoma County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sonoma County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,834 and $2,242.
2022 Sonoma 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County, California Fair Market Rent | $1,373 | $1,549 | $2,038 | $2,851 | $3,163 |
| Sonoma County, California Payment Standard Range | $1,236 to $1,510 | $1,394 to $1,704 | $1,834 to $2,242 | $2,566 to $3,136 | $2,847 to $3,479 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Sonoma County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 127 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 8,700 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,510 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 40.57% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.65 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median Household Income | $64,240 ±$1,224 |
| Median Rent | $1,320 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 53.86% ± 1.84pp |
| Total Population | 495,078 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sonoma County is a county in California with a population of 495,078. There are 187,782 households in the county with an average household size of 2.59 persons. 40.57% of households in Sonoma County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sonoma County
The median gross income for households in Sonoma County is $64,240 a year, or $5,353 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,320 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sonoma County, a household making less than $4,400 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 53.86% of households who rent are overburdened in Sonoma County.
Area Median Income In Sonoma 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 Sonoma County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $103,300
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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$24,450 | $27,950 | $31,450 | $34,900 | $37,700 | $40,500 | $43,300 | $46,100 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Sonoma County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$40,750 | $46,550 | $52,350 | $58,150 | $62,850 | $67,500 | $72,150 | $76,800 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Sonoma County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$65,150 | $74,450 | $83,750 | $93,050 | $100,500 | $107,950 | $115,400 | $122,850 |
Cities In Sonoma County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Bloomfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bloomfield is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Bodega | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bodega is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Bodega Bay | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bodega Bay is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Boyes Hot Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Boyes Hot Springs is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Carmet | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Carmet is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Cazadero | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cazadero is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Cloverdale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cloverdale is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Cotati | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cotati is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| El Verano | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves El Verano is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Eldridge | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Eldridge is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Fetters Hot Springs Agua Caliente | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fetters Hot Springs Agua Caliente is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Forestville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Forestville is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Fulton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fulton is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Geyserville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Geyserville is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Glen Ellen | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Glen Ellen is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Graton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Graton is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Guerneville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Guerneville is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Healdsburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Healdsburg is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Jenner | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Jenner is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Kenwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kenwood is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Larkfield Wikiup | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Larkfield Wikiup is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Larkfield-Wikiup is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Monte Rio | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Monte Rio is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Occidental | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Occidental is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Penngrove | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Penngrove is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Petaluma | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Petaluma is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Rohnert Park | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rohnert Park is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Roseland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Roseland is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Salmon Creek | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Salmon Creek is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Santa Rosa | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Santa Rosa are the Sonoma County Housing Authority and City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority. |
| Sea Ranch | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sea Ranch is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Sebastopol | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sebastopol is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Sereno del Mar | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sereno del Mar is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Sonoma | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sonoma is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Temelec | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Temelec is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Timber Cove | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Timber Cove is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Valley Ford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Valley Ford is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
| Windsor | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Windsor is the Sonoma County Housing Authority. |
