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Orange County, California is among the top 10 least affordable metropolitan markets in the nation (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2013).
The hourly wage necessary to rent an average two-bedroom apartment in Orange County, without exceeding the HUD-recommended 30% of income on housing, is $31.17 (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2013).
An Orange County minimum wage worker need to have 3.9 full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom market-rate apartment (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2013).
55% of Orange County renters spend more than 30% of income on rent (U.S. Census, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008).

The Kennedy Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing solutions to Orange County, California's housing needs. Through advocacy, policy development, and community collaboration, we strive to increase housing opportunities for all Orange County residents.

NEW! The Kennedy Commission in partnership with Merritt Community Capital Corp. and SCANPH will host Opportunities for Veterans Housing & Services Forum to discuss the issues and resources available for veterans on: Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Center.

Please RSVP and to view the agenda, please click here.
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