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City of Sacramento Housing Authority

801 12th St, Sacramento, CA, 95814 · ~1,237 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Sacramento, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

City of Sacramento Housing Authority served 1,157 households across 1,237 units (94% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $20,248, and pays an average of $487 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,157 of 1,237 units
Avg. household income
$20,248
Avg. rent paid by household
$487
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
45%
Head of household 62+
30%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
65 months

Unit mix: 39% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 31% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 6 developments with an average score of 70 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Meadow CommonsSacramento89 StandardUPCSNov 2022
Oak ParkSacramento83 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
The MillSacramento82 StandardUPCSNov 2022
Central CitySacramento60 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Alder GroveSacramento52 TroubledNSPIREApr 2025
Marina VistaSacramento51 TroubledNSPIREApr 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact City of Sacramento Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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