Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carmichael, CA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carmichael with roughly 503 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $350 to $508 per month.

7
assisted properties
503
subsidized units
$429
typical rent
median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carmichael

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Sierra Sunrise Senior Apts I LIHTC 119
Sierra Sunrise Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 114$371
Fairwood LIHTCPB Section 8 86$508
Kenneth Park PB Section 8 71$427
Groves at Manzanita, the PB Section 8 47$453
Sutter Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 46$350
Sierra Sunrise Senior Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 20

Section 8 apartments in Carmichael (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Sierra Sunrise Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 114$371
Fairwood LIHTCPB Section 8 86$508
Kenneth Park PB Section 8 71$427
Groves at Manzanita, the PB Section 8 47$453
Sutter Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 46$350
Sierra Sunrise Senior Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 20

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carmichael

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Sierra Sunrise Senior Apts I LIHTC 119

How to apply for subsidized housing in Carmichael

  1. Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.