Folsom, CA Low Income Housing

Folsom, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Folsom, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Folsom, CA?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Folsom, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Folsom, CA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Folsom, CA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Folsom, California - Sacramento County

Studio Apartments $1,400
One Bedroom Apartments $1,756
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,496
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,907

List of Low Income Housing in or near Folsom, CA

Vallejo Affordable Housing - Folsom

1350 Broadstone Pkwy Apt 4321
Folsom, CA - 95630
707-557-4021
Facilitation Of The Production, Acquisition, Rehabilitation And Preservation Of Housing For Households Who Are Low Income, Elderly Or Physically Handicapped...see full details
Sacramento County
Non Profit Apartment

Folsom Gardens Phase 2

Folsom Gardens Phase 2 - Folsom

713 Stafford St
Folsom, CA - 95630
303-830-3300
Folsom Gardens Phase 2 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Folsom Gardens Phase 2 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sacramento County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Folsom Gardens

Folsom Gardens - Folsom

613 Stafford St
Folsom, CA - 95630
303-830-3300
Folsom Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Folsom Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sacramento County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): Hud residents pay 30% of their gross income, also may choose to pay as flat rent.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Basic utilities, upgrades can be as basic as insulting pipes, wind technology sys. energy performance and water efficiency, indoor air.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Folsom, CA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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