Affordable Housing In Tuolumne County
California
15 Low Income Apartment Communities In Tuolumne County
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Housing Authorities that serve Tuolumne County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Tuolumne County, California
There are 15 low income housing apartment communities offering 910 affordable apartments for rent in Tuolumne County, California.
Income Based Apartments in Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County features 549 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 Tuolumne County, California
There are 361 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Tuolumne County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Tuolumne County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Tuolumne County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Tuolumne County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Tuolumne County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $991 and $1,211.
2021 Tuolumne 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne County, California Fair Market Rent | $726 | $845 | $1,101 | $1,551 | $1,906 |
| Tuolumne County, California Payment Standard Range | $653 to $799 | $761 to $930 | $991 to $1,211 | $1,396 to $1,706 | $1,715 to $2,097 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Tuolumne County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 15 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 910 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 549 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.65% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.22 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median Household Income | $50,306 ±$2,202 |
| Median Rent | $917 ±$31 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 54.44% ± 5.17pp |
| Total Population | 54,079 |
Population and Household Demographics
Tuolumne County is a county in California with a population of 54,079. There are 22,133 households in the county with an average household size of 2.28 persons. 31.65% of households in Tuolumne County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Tuolumne County
The median gross income for households in Tuolumne County is $50,306 a year, or $4,192 a month. The median rent for the county is $917 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Tuolumne County, a household making less than $3,057 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 54.44% of households who rent are overburdened in Tuolumne County.
Area Median Income In Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,600
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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,900 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Tuolumne County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,850 | $28,400 | $31,950 | $35,450 | $38,300 | $41,150 | $44,000 | $46,800 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Tuolumne County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$39,700 | $45,400 | $51,050 | $56,700 | $61,250 | $65,800 | $70,350 | $74,850 |
Cities In Tuolumne County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cedar Ridge is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Chinese Camp | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chinese Camp is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Cold Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cold Springs is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Columbia | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Columbia is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| East Sonora | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves East Sonora is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Groveland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Groveland is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Jamestown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Jamestown is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Long Barn | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Long Barn is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Mi Wuk Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mi Wuk Village is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Mi-Wuk Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mi-Wuk Village is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Mono Vista | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mono Vista is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Phoenix Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Phoenix Lake is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Pine Mountain Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pine Mountain Lake is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Sierra Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sierra Village is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Sonora | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sonora is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Soulsbyville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Soulsbyville is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Strawberry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Strawberry is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Tuolumne | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tuolumne is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Tuolumne City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tuolumne City is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Tuttletown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tuttletown is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
| Twain Harte | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Twain Harte is the Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus. |
