Mulberry Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Sacramento, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mulberry Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sacramento, CA with 98 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average.
98
total units
95%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 655 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,248/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,355/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Mulberry Gardens
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 655 Howe Ave, 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 2.2 km |
| Varenna Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 2.4 km |
| Albert Einstein Residence Center PB Section 8 | Sacramento | 2.4 km |
| Cottage Estates LIHTC | Sacramento | 2.8 km |
| Asbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 2.8 km |
| Rio Garden Public Housing | Sacramento | 3.4 km |
| Vintage Knolls Senior Apts LIHTC | Sacramento | 3.4 km |
| Greenfair Towers Ii PB Section 8 | Sacramento | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mulberry Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Mulberry Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Mulberry Gardens?
Contact the management office at 655 Howe Ave 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.