Affordable Housing In West Rancho Dominguez
Los Angeles County,
California
Housing Authorities that serve West Rancho Dominguez
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in West Rancho Dominguez, California
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in West Rancho Dominguez, California.
Income Based Apartments in West Rancho Dominguez, California
West Rancho Dominguez features 0 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 West Rancho Dominguez, California
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Rancho Dominguez.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Rancho Dominguez, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Rancho Dominguez landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $800 towards rent in West Rancho Dominguez.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Rancho Dominguez, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,760 and $2,152.
2020 West Rancho Dominguez, 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 | $1,279 | $1,517 | $1,956 | $2,614 | $2,857 |
| Payment Standard Range | $1,151 to $1,407 | $1,365 to $1,669 | $1,760 to $2,152 | $2,353 to $2,875 | $2,571 to $3,143 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Rancho Dominguez, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.42% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.70 |
| Average Household Size | 3.65 |
| Median Household Income | $47,881 ±$3,687 |
| Median Rent | $1,191 ±$57 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 62.37% ± 8.62pp |
| Total Population | 22,605 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Rancho Dominguez is a City in Los Angeles County, California with a population of 22,605. There are 6,093 households in the city with an average household size of 3.65 persons. 35.42% of households in West Rancho Dominguez are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Rancho Dominguez
The median gross income for households in West Rancho Dominguez is $47,881 a year, or $3,990 a month. The median rent for the city is $1,191 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In West Rancho Dominguez, a household making less than $3,970 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 62.37% of households who rent are overburdened in West Rancho Dominguez.1
Area Median Income In West Rancho Dominguez
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 West Rancho Dominguez, the AMI is calculated from all households within Los Angeles County.
In West Rancho Dominguez, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $73,100
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 West Rancho Dominguez
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 West Rancho Dominguez HUD Rental Assistance in West Rancho Dominguez
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $21,950 | $25,050 | $28,200 | $31,300 | $33,850 | $36,350 | $39,010 | $43,430 |
| 50% of Median | $36,550 | $41,800 | $47,000 | $52,200 | $56,400 | $60,600 | $64,750 | $68,950 |
| 80% of Median | $58,450 | $66,800 | $75,150 | $83,500 | $90,200 | $96,900 | $103,550 | $110,250 |
