Twin Rivers Block B and E — Income-Restricted Housing in Sacramento, CA 95811

1201 and 1211 Swallowtail Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811

Tax credit

123 units · 122 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2022
Income limit
Income averaging
Bedrooms
44 1 bedroom · 53 2 bedrooms · 18 3 bedrooms · 8 4+ bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 95811

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,340/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$93,600/yr
Renters in 95811 paying 30% or more of income on rent
46%

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.

Size95811Wider 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 $1,850 (95815) to $2,630 (95816).

Census figures for 95811 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,673. Median household income $80,827. 81% of homes are rented. 46% 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 95811's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 95811

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Twin Rivers Block B and E?

No phone is listed for Twin Rivers Block B and E. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Twin Rivers Block B and E Section 8 housing?

Twin Rivers Block B and E is listed as income-restricted housing in Sacramento, CA 95811 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Twin Rivers Block B and E?

Public records list 123 units at Twin Rivers Block B and E in Sacramento, CA 95811. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Twin Rivers Block B and E?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 95811 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 Twin Rivers Block B and E?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Twin Rivers Block B and E in Sacramento, CA 95811. 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 Sacramento, CA 95811?

Most income-restricted buildings in Sacramento, CA 95811 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 Sacramento, CA 95811?

For many programs in Sacramento, CA 95811, 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 Sacramento, CA 95811?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Sacramento, CA 95811, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Sacramento, CA 95811 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 Twin Rivers Block B and E take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Twin Rivers Block B and E has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Sacramento, CA 95811 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Twin Rivers Block B and E.

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.