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Quarterly Report For Housing <br />Choice Voucher Program <br />November 3, 2015 <br />Page 3 <br />Chart 4 illustrates the family type for program <br />participants. Over half (64%) of participating households <br />have elderly and/or disabled members. ["Other" consists <br />of households that are non -elderly, non -disabled, with no <br />minor children.] <br />Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange <br />County area median income. As of September 2015, the <br />County's area median income was $85,900. <br />Approximately 89% of families on the program earn less <br />than 30% of the area median income, which is $28,100 <br />per year for a family of four. <br />Participants' incomes come from a variety of <br />sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. <br />70% <br />Over a third (33%) of participating families <br />have income from employment. 60% <br />50% <br />Participating families pay a portion of their <br />monthly rent based upon their income and the 40% <br />payment standard for their unit. The Housing 30% <br />Authority pays the difference between the <br />tenant's portion and the contract rent. This 20% <br />payment is the Housing Assistance Payment <br />(HAP). The average HAP for July through 10% <br />September was $891. 0% <br />W <br />Below <br />Medi; <br />Elde <br />49% <br />4. Family Type <br />Other <br />11%_ <br />Fa mily <br />25% <br />5. Income as Percent of Median <br />Below 80% 01d_ <br />Disabled <br />15% <br />6. Sources of Income <br />ow30%of <br />Medlan,89% <br />With any wages With any Welfare With any SS/SSI With any other <br />income <br />