Diakonia Housing PB Section 8 Sacramento, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Diakonia Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sacramento, CA with 48 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $380/month on average.
48
total units
100%
occupancy
$380
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5581 Mendocino Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,714/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,259/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Diakonia Housing
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 5581 Mendocino Blvd, Sacramento; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$380/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pointe Lagoon Public Housing | Sacramento | 0.8 km |
| Shiloh Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 1.1 km |
| River Rock Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 1.1 km |
| Martin Luther King Jr Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 1.1 km |
| South Sacramento Mutual Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 1.4 km |
| Boulevard Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 2 km |
| Sun Garden Plaza LIHTC | Sacramento | 2.5 km |
| Azure Park Apts LIHTC | Sacramento | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Diakonia Housing have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Diakonia Housing?
Residents report average rents near $380/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Diakonia Housing?
Contact the management office at 5581 Mendocino Blvd in Sacramento. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.