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.

8
assisted properties
502
subsidized units
$487
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rancho Cordova

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rancho Cordova

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Cordova Meadows Apts LIHTC 184
Rancho Cordova Apts LIHTC 95

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rancho Cordova

  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.