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Sun River — Income-Restricted Housing in Citrus Heights, CA 95610

6250 Mariposa Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Public housing

279 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (916) 440-1319Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through County of Sacramento Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (916) 440-1319.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
54 1 bedroom · 82 2 bedrooms · 143 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$605/mo

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Rents and income limits in 95610

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,340/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$93,600/yr
Renters in 95610 paying 30% or more of income on rent
56%

Income limits (2026)

Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA area · median family income $124,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$27,600$46,000$73,600
2$31,550$52,600$84,100
3$35,500$59,150$94,600
4$39,400$65,700$105,100
5$42,600$71,000$113,550
6$45,750$76,250$121,950
7$50,040$81,500$130,350
8$55,720$86,750$138,750

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.

Size95610Wider area
Studio$1,850$1,742
1 bedroom$1,910$1,793
2 bedrooms$2,340$2,201
3 bedrooms$3,070$2,887
4 bedrooms$3,540$3,329

Wider area = Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,990 (95842) to $2,920 (95671).

Census figures for 95610 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,821. Median household income $83,327. 47% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 22% 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 95610's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 95610

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Sun River?

Apply through County of Sacramento Housing Authority, which runs Sun River. Call (916) 440-1319. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Sun River Section 8 housing?

Sun River is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Sun River?

Public records list 279 units at Sun River in Citrus Heights, CA 95610. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Sun River?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 95610 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 Sun River?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Sun River in Citrus Heights, CA 95610. 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 Citrus Heights, CA 95610?

Most income-restricted buildings in Citrus Heights, CA 95610 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 $46,000, and $65,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($73,600 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 Citrus Heights, CA 95610?

For many programs in Citrus Heights, CA 95610, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $46,000 a year for 1 person and $65,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $73,600 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 Citrus Heights, CA 95610?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Citrus Heights, CA 95610, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Citrus Heights, CA 95610 is $2,340 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 Sun River take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Sun River has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Citrus Heights, CA 95610 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Sun River.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.