Sacramento County, California Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Sacramento County, California
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Sacramento County. Go to the California Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Sacramento County.
Finding Affordable Housing in Sacramento County, California
There are 18,462 low-income apartments in Sacramento County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Sacramento County, California can range from $350 to $1,350 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 8,671 low-income homes in Sacramento County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $431 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing In Sacramento County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Sacramento County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 181 apartment communities in Sacramento. |
| 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. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Sacramento County, 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 County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County features 8,671 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 County, California
There are 18,462 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sacramento County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sacramento County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sacramento County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Sacramento County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sacramento County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,580 and $1,932.
2023 Sacramento County, 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 County, California Fair Market Rent | $1,277 | $1,400 | $1,756 | $2,496 | $2,907 |
| Sacramento County, 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 County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 27,390 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 8,671 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 44.58% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.73 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Median Household Income | $55,987 ±$594 |
| Median Rent | $1,036 ±$9 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 52.93% ± 0.88pp |
| Total Population | 1,465,832 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sacramento County is a county in California with a population of 1,465,832. There are 522,596 households in the county with an average household size of 2.76 persons. 44.58% of households in Sacramento County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sacramento County
The median gross income for households in Sacramento County is $55,987 a year, or $4,666 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,036 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sacramento County, a household making less than $3,453 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 52.93% of households who rent are overburdened in Sacramento County.
Area Median Income In Sacramento County
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.
In Sacramento County, 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 County
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 County
| 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 County 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 County 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 County 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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