Sacramento, California Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing programs support 7,343 income based apartments in Sacramento where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 12,400 affordable apartments in Sacramento that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Sacramento, California
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Sacramento. Go to the California Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Sacramento.
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Affordable Housing Near Sacramento
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Sacramento
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Elk Grove, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 16 apartment communities in Elk Grove. |
| North Highlands, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 10 apartment communities in North Highlands. |
| Folsom, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 9 apartment communities in Folsom. |
| Galt, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 8 apartment communities in Galt. |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 7 apartment communities in Rancho Cordova. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Sacramento, California
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Waiting lists for project-based assistance, like the Public Housing program, are open:
- City and County 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom is currently open for new applications.
- Phoenix Park 4-Bedroom is currently open for new applications.
- Mirasol Village is currently open for new applications.
- City Housing 4 and 5-Bedroom is currently open for new applications.
- County Housing 5-Bedroom is currently open for new applications.
- Alder Grove 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom Multi-Family is currently open for new applications.
- Marina Vista 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Multi-Family is currently open for new applications.
- Walnut Grove is currently open for new applications.
- Marina Vista, and Alder Grove 1-Bedroom Multi-Family is currently open for new applications.
- County Housing 4-Bedroom is currently open for new applications.
- Marina Vista 5-Bedroom Multi-Family is currently open for new applications.
- City Housing 1-Bedroom is currently open for new applications.
- Near Elderly and is currently open for new applications.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Sacramento, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Sacramento, California
Sacramento features 7,343 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Sacramento, California
There are 12,400 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sacramento.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sacramento, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sacramento landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Sacramento.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sacramento, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,580 and $1,932.
2023 Sacramento, California Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, California Fair Market Rent | $1,277 | $1,400 | $1,756 | $2,496 | $2,907 |
| Sacramento, California Payment Standard Range | $1,149 to $1,405 | $1,260 to $1,540 | $1,580 to $1,932 | $2,246 to $2,746 | $2,616 to $3,198 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Sacramento, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 181 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 19,771 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 7,343 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 52.79% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.59 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Median Household Income | $50,739 ±$834 |
| Median Rent | $1,022 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.98% ± 1.24pp |
| Total Population | 480,566 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sacramento is a city in Sacramento County, California with a population of 480,566. There are 178,185 households in the city with an average household size of 2.65 persons. 52.79% of households in Sacramento are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sacramento
The median gross income for households in Sacramento is $50,739 a year, or $4,228 a month. The median rent for the city is $1,022 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sacramento, a household making less than $3,407 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.98% of households who rent are overburdened in Sacramento.
Area Median Income In Sacramento
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Sacramento, the AMI is calculated from all households within Sacramento County.
In Sacramento, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $102,200
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Sacramento
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Sacramento
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Sacramento AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,300 | $24,350 | $27,400 | $30,400 | $32,850 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Sacramento AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,500 | $40,550 | $45,600 | $50,650 | $54,750 | $58,800 | $62,850 | $66,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Sacramento AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$56,750 | $64,850 | $72,950 | $81,050 | $87,550 | $94,050 | $100,550 | $107,000 |
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