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Meadows I — Income-Restricted Housing in Jackson, CA 95642

401 Clinton Rd, Jackson, CA 95642

Section 8USDA rural

30 units · 1–3 BR

Leasing office: (209) 223-4341Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (209) 223-4341 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1972
Bedrooms
7 1 bedroom · 19 2 bedrooms · 1 3 bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 97/100 (Jun 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
USDA rental assistance
33 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)

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Rents and income limits in 95642

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,900/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$76,000/yr
Renters in 95642 paying 30% or more of income on rent
53%

Income limits (2026)

Amador County, CA area · median family income $110,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$23,250$38,700$61,900
2$26,550$44,200$70,750
3$29,850$49,750$79,600
4$33,150$55,250$88,400
5$38,680$59,700$95,500
6$44,360$64,100$102,550
7$50,040$68,550$109,650
8$55,720$72,950$116,700

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.

Size95642Wider area
Studio$1,480$1,373
1 bedroom$1,490$1,381
2 bedrooms$1,900$1,765
3 bedrooms$2,390$2,219
4 bedrooms$2,760$2,568

Wider area = Amador County, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 7 nearby ZIPs range from $1,460 (95245) to $1,860 (95640).

Census figures for 95642 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,419. Median household income $81,438. 33% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 16% 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 95642's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 95642

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Meadows I?

Call (209) 223-4341 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Meadows I in Jackson, CA 95642. These records do not show openings.

Is Meadows I Section 8 housing?

Meadows I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Meadows I?

Public records list 30 units at Meadows I in Jackson, CA 95642. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Meadows I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 95642 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 Meadows I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Meadows I in Jackson, CA 95642. 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 Jackson, CA 95642?

Most income-restricted buildings in Jackson, CA 95642 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 $38,700, and $55,250 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($61,900 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 Jackson, CA 95642?

For many programs in Jackson, CA 95642, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $38,700 a year for 1 person and $55,250 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $61,900 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 Jackson, CA 95642?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Jackson, CA 95642, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Jackson, CA 95642 is $1,900 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 Meadows I take Section 8 vouchers?

Meadows I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 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.