What does affordable housing mean for Calistoga?
“Affordable Housing” has many definitions; however, the typical guideline for housing cost is that it shouldn’t exceed 30% of family income. Many families in Calistoga today spend more than 50% of their income for rent or mortgage payments. Under the City’s current Affordable Housing Ordinance, affordable housing refers to housing that can be afforded by families with low to moderate income. Although definitions vary with different programs, this is typically a measure of family income vs. median income for various size families in Napa County. In 2007, the median income in Napa County for a family of four was $76,875.
