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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Grass Valley, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Nevada County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Grass Valley, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Nevada County, CA$104,200Very Low Income (50%)$36,500$41,700$46,900$52,100$56,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$21,900$25,000$28,150$31,250$36,580
Low Income (80%) $58,350$66,700$75,050$83,350$90,050

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Grass Valley, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Grass Valley, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Grass Valley, CA Nevada County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1209Estimated $362.70 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1217Estimated $365.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1596Estimated $478.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2249Estimated $674.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Grass Valley, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Grass Valley Senior Center Apartments

321 Dorsey Dr
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Grass Valley Apartments

340 Pleasant St
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1990

Nevada City Senior Apartments

11841 Old Tunnel Rd
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Nevada Meadows

11825 Old Tunnel Rd
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Nevada Commons

11725 Old Tunnel Rd
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Oak Ridge

228 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Eastridge Apartments

46 Rockwood Dr
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Cedar Park Apartments

210 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 81
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 81
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Glenbrook Apartments

265 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Springhill Gardens Apartments

200 Dorsey Dr
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 121
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 121
1 Bedroom apartments 47
2 Bedroom apartments 60
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2009

Valley Commons Apartments

1444 Segsworth Way
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Valley Commons East

295 Joerschke Dr
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Nevada Woods Apartments

360 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Gold Country Village

115 Union Jack
Grass Valley, CA - 95945
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2016
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Grass Valley, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Nevada County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.



About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.