The California Housing Partnership has released its Affordable Housing Needs Report for Inyo and Mono Counties, shedding light on critical housing challenges and disparities.

Key Findings for Inyo County:

·     218 low-income renter households do not have access to an affordable home.

·     State and federal funding for housing production and preservation has plummeted to $211,374, an 82% decrease from the previous year.

·     68% of extremely low-income (ELI) households spend over half their income on housing, compared to just 2% of moderate-income households.

·     In 2024, only 38 beds were available in interim housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

·     Renters in Inyo County need to earn $22.77 per hour—1.4 times the state minimum wage—to afford the average monthly rent of $1,184.

Key Findings for Mono County:

·     Mono County currently meets the demand for affordable rental homes.

·     State and federal funding for housing production and preservation increased to $59 million, a 4,241% rise from the previous year.

·     40% of extremely low-income (ELI) households spend over half their income on housing, compared to 1% of moderate-income households.

·     In 2024, only 38 beds were available in interim housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

·     Renters in Mono County also need to earn $22.77 per hour to afford the average monthly rent of $1,184.

These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted investments and collaborative efforts to address housing affordability and homelessness in our communities.

Inyo_Housing_Report-2.pdf

Mono_Housing_Report-2.pdf