Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rancho Cordova, CA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rancho Cordova with roughly 502 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $395 to $578 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Rancho Cordova
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rancho Cordova
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Meadows Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Rancho Cordova Apts LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| Mather Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mather Veterans Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sunrise Meadows PB Section 8 | 44 | $509 | — |
| Ridgewood/la Loma PB Section 8 | 34 | $578 | — |
| Coloma Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | $395 | — |
| The Crossings at New Rancho LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rancho Cordova (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mather Veterans Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Mather Veterans Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sunrise Meadows PB Section 8 | 44 | $509 | — |
| Ridgewood/la Loma PB Section 8 | 34 | $578 | — |
| Coloma Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | $395 | — |
| The Crossings at New Rancho LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rancho Cordova
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Meadows Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Rancho Cordova Apts LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rancho Cordova
- 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
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- Sacramento, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.