Sierra Meadows Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Arnold, CA 95223

66 Longman Ln, Arnold, CA 95223

Tax creditUSDA rural

35 units · 1–2 BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Tetra Property Mgmt. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1989
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
19 1 bedroom · 16 2 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
33 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Managed by
Tetra Property Mgmt

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Rents and income limits in 95223

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,530/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$61,200/yr
Renters in 95223 paying 30% or more of income on rent
47%

Income limits (2026)

Alpine County, CA area · median family income $124,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$26,250$43,700$69,900
2$30,000$49,950$79,900
3$33,750$56,200$89,900
4$37,450$62,400$99,850
5$40,450$67,400$107,850
6$44,360$72,400$115,850
7$50,040$77,400$123,850
8$55,720$82,400$131,850

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size95223Wider area
Studio$1,100$1,063
1 bedroom$1,170$1,167
2 bedrooms$1,530$1,526
3 bedrooms$2,120$2,113
4 bedrooms$2,280$2,522

Wider area = Alpine County, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,600 (95364) to $2,470 (96107).

Census figures for 95223 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,542 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $106,694. 14% of homes are rented. 47% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 95223's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 95223

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Sierra Meadows Apartments?

No phone is listed for Sierra Meadows Apartments. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Sierra Meadows Apartments Section 8 housing?

Sierra Meadows Apartments is listed as income-restricted housing in Arnold, CA 95223 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Sierra Meadows Apartments?

Public records list 35 units at Sierra Meadows Apartments in Arnold, CA 95223. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Sierra Meadows Apartments?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 95223 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Sierra Meadows Apartments?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Sierra Meadows Apartments in Arnold, CA 95223. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Arnold, CA 95223?

Most income-restricted buildings in Arnold, CA 95223 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $43,700, and $62,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($69,900 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Arnold, CA 95223?

For many programs in Arnold, CA 95223, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $43,700 a year for 1 person and $62,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $69,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Arnold, CA 95223?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Arnold, CA 95223, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Arnold, CA 95223 is $1,530 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Sierra Meadows Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Sierra Meadows Apartments has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Arnold, CA 95223 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Sierra Meadows Apartments.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.