Affordable Housing
Here in Sacramento County, we are facing an affordable housing crisis. The organizations and programs listed on this page provide rental assistance, information, and other support to make housing more affordable. Some programs are specifically for older adults while others serve all ages.
Click on the v-shaped arrow to the right of each program description to view more information.
In addition to providing one-room apartments for older adults and persons with disabilities who qualify for HUD subsidies, this community offers communal meals, activities, and other amenities.
Cost: share of cost based on income
Who Is Eligible: must be at least 62 or have a disability and be qualified for HUD subsidies
Address: 1935 Wright Street, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 972-9555
Website: https://einsteincenter.org/
Rancho Cordova provides housing information on the city's official website, including a list of local affordable housing apartment complexes.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone can access information
Address: 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 851-8757
Email: sheisler@cityofranchocordova.org
Website: https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/departments/housing
This non-profit community housing development organization builds and manages subsidized housing communities for low- and moderate-income individuals, families, and older adults.
Cost: share of rent based on income
Who Is Eligible: must meet financial eligibility requirements
Address: see website for locations
Phone: (707) 759-6043 (main office); see website for contact information for specific communities
Email: info@chochousing.org
Website: https://www.chochousing.org/
Eskaton manages several affordable senior housing communities in Sacramento County and the surrounding area.
Cost: share of cost based on income
Who Is Eligible: must meet financial and other eligibility requirements, contact community or see website for details
Address: various locations listed on the website
This non-profit organization matches people looking to share housing to save money, give and receive help, and enjoy companionship. They provide screening, background checks, and ongoing support to ensure the matches are successful.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 4305 Roosevelt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone: (916) 360-0074
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
This non-profit organization builds and operates affordable communities serving low-income older adults, families, and people who have experienced homelessness.
Cost: share of rent is based on household income
Who Is Eligible: must meet income eligibility requirements, some communities have age or other requirements
Address: 2512 River Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, California 95833
Phone: (916) 414-4400
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/
Note: each community keeps its own waiting list
This non-profit organization develops and operates affordable housing. Some communities are specifically for older residents while others are open to individual and families of all ages. Their new community, Lavendar Courtyard, was designed to offer an affirming environment for LGBTQ older adults.
Cost: share of cost based on income
Who Is Eligible: must meet financial eligibility requirements; some communities have additional requirements
Address: see website for locations
Phone: (916) 453-8400 (main number); see website for contact information for specific communities
Email: info@mutualhousing.com
Website: http://www.mutualhousing.com/
This national non-profit organization operates several affordable senior housing communities in Sacramento County, including Pioneer Towers in downtown Sacramento and Diakonia Housing in Rancho Cordova.
Cost: share of cost based on income
Who Is Eligible: must meet financial eligibility requirements; some communities also have age and/or disability requirements
Address: see website for locations and contact information for specific communities
Phone: 562-257-5100 (main office); see website for contact information for specific communities
Email: info@rhf.org
Website: https://www.rhf.org/
Sacramento County provides information about homelessness and what the county is doing to try to address the problem. The website also offers information about where to get help.
SHRA provides information about affordable housing options, including eligibility for different subsidized housing and rental assistance programs, how to get on waitlists for these programs, and how to find affordable rental housing.
Cost: information is free; costs vary by program and participant (renters pay a share of the rent)
Who Is Eligible: eligibility requirements vary by program
Address: 630 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 440-1390
Website: https://www.shra.org/find-housing/
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This page was originally created by El'Lasha Marbley. Last updated 7/18/2023