Affordable Housing In Washoe County
Nevada
71 Low Income Apartment Communities In Washoe County
Housing Authorities that serve Washoe County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Reno Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Moving to Work |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Washoe County, Nevada
There are 71 low income housing apartment communities offering 6,951 affordable apartments for rent in Washoe County, Nevada.
Income Based Apartments in Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County features 1,795 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 Washoe County, Nevada
There are 5,156 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Washoe County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Washoe County, Nevada
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Washoe County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Washoe County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Washoe County, Nevada for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,095 and $1,339.
2021 Washoe County, Nevada 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County, Nevada Fair Market Rent | $803 | $964 | $1,217 | $1,742 | $2,107 |
| Washoe County, Nevada Payment Standard Range | $723 to $883 | $868 to $1,060 | $1,095 to $1,339 | $1,568 to $1,916 | $1,896 to $2,318 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Washoe County, NV Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 71 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,951 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,795 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 43.21% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.53 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median Household Income | $52,870 ±$1,077 |
| Median Rent | $898 ±$12 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.07% ± 1.62pp |
| Total Population | 435,019 |
Population and Household Demographics
Washoe County is a county in Nevada with a population of 435,019. There are 166,345 households in the county with an average household size of 2.58 persons. 43.21% of households in Washoe County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Washoe County
The median gross income for households in Washoe County is $52,870 a year, or $4,406 a month. The median rent for the county is $898 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Washoe County, a household making less than $2,993 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.07% of households who rent are overburdened in Washoe County.
Area Median Income In Washoe 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 Washoe County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $79,600
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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,750 | $19,150 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Washoe County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,900 | $31,850 | $35,850 | $39,800 | $43,000 | $46,200 | $49,400 | $52,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Washoe County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,600 | $51,000 | $57,350 | $63,700 | $68,800 | $73,900 | $79,000 | $84,100 |
Cities In Washoe County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Cold Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cold Springs is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Crystal Bay | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Crystal Bay is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Empire | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Empire is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Gerlach | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Gerlach is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Golden Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Golden Valley is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Incline Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Incline Village is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Lemmon Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lemmon Valley is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Mogul | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mogul is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Nixon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Nixon is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Reno | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Reno is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Spanish Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Spanish Springs is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Sparks | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sparks is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Sun Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sun Valley is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Sutcliffe | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sutcliffe is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Verdi | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Verdi is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Wadsworth | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wadsworth is the Reno Housing Authority. |
| Washoe Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Washoe Valley is the Reno Housing Authority. |
