Affordable Housing In Tracy
San Joaquin County,
California
8 Low Income Apartment Communities In Tracy
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Housing Authorities that serve Tracy
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Tracy, California
There are 8 low income housing apartment communities offering 803 affordable apartments for rent in Tracy, California.
Income Based Apartments in Tracy, California
Tracy features 428 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 Tracy, California
There are 375 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Tracy.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Tracy, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Tracy landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Tracy.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Tracy, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,143 and $1,397.
2021 Tracy, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy, California Fair Market Rent | $845 | $964 | $1,270 | $1,818 | $2,199 |
| Tracy, California 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.
Tracy, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 803 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 428 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.68% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.59 |
| Average Household Size | 3.49 |
| Median Household Income | $76,310 ±$3,494 |
| Median Rent | $1,461 ±$62 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.76% ± 4.52pp |
| Total Population | 85,284 |
Population and Household Demographics
Tracy is a city in San Joaquin County, California with a population of 85,284. There are 24,344 households in the city with an average household size of 3.49 persons. 36.68% of households in Tracy are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Tracy
The median gross income for households in Tracy is $76,310 a year, or $6,359 a month. The median rent for the city is $1,461 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Tracy, a household making less than $4,870 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.76% of households who rent are overburdened in Tracy.
Area Median Income In Tracy
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 Tracy, the AMI is calculated from all households within San Joaquin County.
In Tracy, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $74,000
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 Tracy
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 Tracy
| 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 Tracy AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,550 | $17,800 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Tracy AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,900 | $29,600 | $33,300 | $37,000 | $40,000 | $42,950 | $45,900 | $48,850 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Tracy AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$41,450 | $47,400 | $53,300 | $59,200 | $63,950 | $68,700 | $73,450 | $78,150 |
