Sun River Public Housing Citrus Heights, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sun River is a Public Housing community in Citrus Heights, CA with 279 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $601/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 122 months.
279
total units
75%
occupancy
$601
avg resident rent
122 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 6250 Mariposa Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,728/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,962/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Sun River
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 6250 Mariposa Ave, Citrus Heights; 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 (~$601/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Citrus Heights
- Vintage Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arborelle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenback Manor Apts LIHTC
- Normandy Park Senior Apts LIHTC
- Sunrise Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pres John Adams Mnr Iii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fair Oaks | 2 km |
| Fairway Village PB Section 8 | Fair Oaks | 2.4 km |
| Summit at Fair Oaks PB Section 8 | Fair Oaks | 3.4 km |
| Groves at Manzanita, the PB Section 8 | Carmichael | 4.3 km |
| Fairwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carmichael | 4.7 km |
| Vintage Woods Senior Apts LIHTC | Fair Oaks | 4.8 km |
| Foothill Farms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sacramento | 5.2 km |
| Kohler Gardens Apts LIHTC | Sacramento | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Citrus Heights
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sun River have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Sun River?
Residents report average rents near $601/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 Sun River?
Contact the management office at 6250 Mariposa Ave in Citrus Heights. 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.