Sierra Valley Sr — Income-Restricted Housing in Loyalton, CA 96118

100 Hill St, Loyalton, CA 96118

Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

50 units · 1–2 BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Awi Management Company. 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
1979
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
44 1 bedroom · 6 2 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
49 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Managed by
Awi Management Company

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Rents and income limits in 96118

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,530/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$61,200/yr
Renters in 96118 paying 30% or more of income on rent
29%

Income limits (2026)

Sierra County, CA area · median family income $88,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$20,450$34,000$54,400
2$23,350$38,850$62,200
3$27,320$43,700$69,950
4$33,000$48,550$77,700
5$38,680$52,450$83,950
6$44,360$56,350$90,150
7$50,040$60,250$96,350
8$55,720$64,100$102,600

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.

Size96118Wider area
Studio$1,070$1,063
1 bedroom$1,170$1,167
2 bedrooms$1,530$1,526
3 bedrooms$2,120$2,113
4 bedrooms$2,530$2,522

Wider area = Sierra County, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,410 (96105) to $1,530 (96124).

Census figures for 96118 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $54,167. 25% of homes are rented. 29% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 0% pay half or more.

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 96118's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 96118

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Sierra Valley Sr?

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

Is Sierra Valley Sr Section 8 housing?

Sierra Valley Sr is listed as income-restricted housing in Loyalton, CA 96118 (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 Valley Sr?

Public records list 50 units at Sierra Valley Sr in Loyalton, CA 96118. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Sierra Valley Sr?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 96118 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 Valley Sr?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Sierra Valley Sr in Loyalton, CA 96118. 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 Loyalton, CA 96118?

Most income-restricted buildings in Loyalton, CA 96118 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 $34,000, and $48,550 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,400 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 Loyalton, CA 96118?

For many programs in Loyalton, CA 96118, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,000 a year for 1 person and $48,550 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,400 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 Loyalton, CA 96118?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Loyalton, CA 96118, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Loyalton, CA 96118 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 Valley Sr take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Sierra Valley Sr has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Loyalton, CA 96118 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Sierra Valley Sr.

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.