Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Placerville, CA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Placerville with roughly 567 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $435 to $490 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Placerville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placerville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Senior Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Park Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Placer Village Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Sunrise Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | $477 | — |
| Eskaton Lincoln Manor PB Section 8 | 54 | $435 | — |
| Deer View Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $490 | — |
| President Abraham Linc §202 Senior | 45 | $476 | — |
| Carson Ridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Placerville (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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placerville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Sunrise Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | $477 | — |
| Eskaton Lincoln Manor PB Section 8 | 54 | $435 | — |
| Deer View Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $490 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Placerville
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Senior Apts LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Park Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Placer Village Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Carson Ridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Placerville
- 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.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Cameron Park, CA
- Shingle Springs, CA
- South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.