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Renter case study: many local renters and middle‑income households are cost‑burdened but ineligible for assistance
Summary
The presenter estimated a Bethany renter would need roughly $87,000 in annual income to keep rent at 30% of income; many residents fall into a gap where they are cost‑burdened yet do not qualify for subsidized housing.
Tristan Worth Stricker modeled renters' costs and concluded that, given an average rent of about $1,800 and utilities of roughly $262, a Bethany renter would need about $87,000 in annual income to keep housing costs to 30% of income. "A Bethany renter would have to make $87,000 to spend 30% of their monthly income on renting costs," Tristan said.
He noted that income thresholds used for affordable housing eligibility mean many residents who are cost-burdened earn too much to qualify for subsidized units — creating a gap where households pay a high share of income for housing but are not eligible for assistance. Committee members discussed that local small-unit development and nonprofit-delivered rentals could address that middle band if funding and sites were available.
