Mahal Plaza — Income-Restricted Housing in Yuba City, CA 95993

1719 Franklin Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993

USDA rural

98 units · 2–4+ BR

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How to apply

  1. Managed by California Human Development. 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
Bedrooms
20 2 bedrooms · 58 3 bedrooms · 20 4+ bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
95 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Managed by
California Human Development

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Rents and income limits in 95993

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,810/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$72,400/yr
Renters in 95993 paying 30% or more of income on rent
52%

Income limits (2026)

Yuba City, CA area · median family income $101,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,400$35,700$57,050
2$24,450$40,800$65,200
3$27,500$45,900$73,350
4$33,000$50,950$81,500
5$38,680$55,050$88,050
6$44,360$59,150$94,550
7$50,040$63,200$101,100
8$55,720$67,300$107,600

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.

Size95993Wider area
Studio$1,310$1,159
1 bedroom$1,550$1,367
2 bedrooms$1,810$1,600
3 bedrooms$2,510$2,216
4 bedrooms$3,030$2,674

Wider area = Yuba City, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,570 (95961) to $1,780 (95982).

Census figures for 95993 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,609. Median household income $93,763. 31% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% 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 95993's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 95993

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Mahal Plaza?

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

Is Mahal Plaza Section 8 housing?

Mahal Plaza is listed as income-restricted housing in Yuba City, CA 95993 (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 Mahal Plaza?

Public records list 98 units at Mahal Plaza in Yuba City, CA 95993. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Mahal Plaza?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 95993 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 Mahal Plaza?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Mahal Plaza in Yuba City, CA 95993. 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 Yuba City, CA 95993?

Most income-restricted buildings in Yuba City, CA 95993 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 $35,700, and $50,950 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($57,050 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 Yuba City, CA 95993?

For many programs in Yuba City, CA 95993, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,700 a year for 1 person and $50,950 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $57,050 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 Yuba City, CA 95993?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Yuba City, CA 95993, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Yuba City, CA 95993 is $1,810 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 Mahal Plaza take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Mahal Plaza has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Yuba City, CA 95993 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Mahal Plaza.

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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.