Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Placer County, California
Placer County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,201 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,069 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $42.33 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,201
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% less than in California
- Typical rent
- $2,069
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 2% more than in California
- Wage needed
- $42.33
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $88,040 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 58%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% more than in California
Only here
Renting in Placer County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Placer County has the highest typical rent in its area: $2,069, more than any of its 5 neighboring counties; next is El Dorado County ($1,715).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Placer County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Placer County was $2,565 a month in September 2026: 1.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,742 | $33.50 | $69,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,793 | $34.48 | $71,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,201 | $42.33 | $88,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,887 | $55.52 | $115,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,329 | $64.02 | $133,160 |
HUD area: Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 32 ZIP codes in Placer County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,590 in 96143 to $3,300 in 95746. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,201).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 95602 | Nevada County, CA | $1,580 | $1,660 | $2,070 | $2,770 | $3,240 |
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| 95602 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,580 | $1,660 | $2,070 | $2,770 | $3,240 |
| 95603 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,480 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $2,830 |
| 95604 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,520 | $3,310 | $3,810 |
| 95631 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,720 | $1,770 | $2,170 | $2,850 | $3,280 |
| 95648 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,070 | $2,130 | $2,620 | $3,440 | $3,960 |
| 95650 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,760 | $1,810 | $2,220 | $2,910 | $3,360 |
| 95658 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,810 | $1,870 | $2,290 | $3,000 | $3,460 |
| 95661 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,000 | $2,060 | $2,530 | $3,320 | $3,830 |
| 95663 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,780 | $1,830 | $2,250 | $2,950 | $3,400 |
| 95677 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,130 | $2,190 | $2,690 | $3,530 | $4,070 |
| 95678 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,100 | $2,160 | $2,650 | $3,480 | $4,010 |
| 95681 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,860 | $1,960 | $2,390 | $3,160 | $3,670 |
| 95701 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,520 | $3,310 | $3,810 |
| 95703 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,330 | $2,680 |
| 95713 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,530 | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,530 | $2,920 |
| 95714 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,270 | $1,310 | $1,610 | $2,110 | $2,440 |
| 95715 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,520 | $3,310 | $3,810 |
| 95717 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,490 | $1,530 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $2,840 |
| 95722 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,350 | $3,190 | $3,690 |
| 95728 | Nevada County, CA | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,410 | $3,310 | $3,980 |
| 95728 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,410 | $3,310 | $3,980 |
| 95736 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,120 | $2,180 | $2,680 | $3,510 | $4,050 |
| 95746 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,610 | $2,690 | $3,300 | $4,330 | $4,990 |
| 95747 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,160 | $2,220 | $2,730 | $3,580 | $4,130 |
| 95765 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,260 | $2,320 | $2,850 | $3,740 | $4,310 |
| 96140 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,770 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $3,170 | $3,730 |
| 96141 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,330 | $2,400 | $2,940 | $3,860 | $4,450 |
| 96143 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,260 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $2,110 | $2,430 |
| 96145 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,840 | $1,890 | $2,320 | $3,040 | $3,510 |
| 96146 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $2,060 | $2,160 | $2,650 | $3,520 | $4,060 |
| 96148 | Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $1,350 | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,330 | $2,690 |
- 95602 · Nevada County, CA $2,070$2,770
- 95602 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,070$2,770
- 95603 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,870$2,450
- 95604 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,520$3,310
- 95631 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,170$2,850
- 95648 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,620$3,440
- 95650 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,220$2,910
- 95658 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,290$3,000
- 95661 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,530$3,320
- 95663 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,250$2,950
- 95677 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,690$3,530
- 95678 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,650$3,480
- 95681 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,390$3,160
- 95701 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,520$3,310
- 95703 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,680$2,330
- 95713 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,930$2,530
- 95714 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,610$2,110
- 95715 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,520$3,310
- 95717 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,880$2,460
- 95722 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,350$3,190
- 95728 · Nevada County, CA $2,410$3,310
- 95728 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,410$3,310
- 95736 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,680$3,510
- 95746 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $3,300$4,330
- 95747 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,730$3,580
- 95765 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,850$3,740
- 96140 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,360$3,170
- 96141 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,940$3,860
- 96143 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,590$2,110
- 96145 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,320$3,040
- 96146 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $2,650$3,520
- 96148 · Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $1,750$2,330
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Placer County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
58%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
39,851 households rent in Placer County
- Spend half or more of their income 30%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 42%
Compared with the state and the country
- Placer 58%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Placer County
HUD lists 52 properties with homes for low-income households in Placer County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 43
- HUD-assisted
- 13
4,694 homes in all; 4,209 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Heritage Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1098 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville 95747 328 homes, 325 low-income · 2 bd: 184 · 3 bd: 120 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Villa Serena at Stanford Ranch Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Villa Serena Cir, Rocklin 95765 236 homes, 235 low-income · 1 bd: 144 · 2 bd: 92 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Highland Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Gibson Dr, Roseville 95678 184 homes, 183 low-income · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 76 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Siena Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 Hayden Pkwy, Roseville 95747 156 homes, 155 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Silver Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Stone Canyon Dr, Roseville 95661 156 homes, 155 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Whitney Ranch Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 711 University Ave, Rocklin 95765 156 homes, 155 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Vintage Square at Westpark Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2331 Wharton Ln, Roseville 95747 152 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 110 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Oaks at Joiner Ranch II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1685 1st St, Lincoln 95648 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Parkway Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Joiner Pkwy, Lincoln 95648 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Stanford Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3220 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin 95765 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 88 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Oaks at Sunset Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Sammy Way, Rocklin 95765 112 homes, 111 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Woodcreek Terrace Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 1295 Hemingway Dr, Roseville 95747 104 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Sunset Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3655 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin 95677 104 homes, 102 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2009
- Sutter Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 6725 Fiddyment Rd, Roseville 95747 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
- Oaks at Joiner Ranch I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1685 1st St, Lincoln 95648 88 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Maidu Village Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Sterling Ct, Roseville 95661 84 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 84 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Lincoln Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Joiner Pkwy, Lincoln 95648 80 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Parkview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1654 and 1660 First Street, Lincoln 95648 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2018
- Palm Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1040 Red Hawk Ln, Auburn 95603 80 homes, 78 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Rolling Oaks Apartments HUD-assisted 5725 Shannon Bay Dr, Rocklin 95677 79 homes, 78 low-income · For older adults · (916) 630-9415
- Maidu Village Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Sterling Ct, Roseville 95661 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Lincoln Senior Citizens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1655 3rd St, Lincoln 95648 70 homes, 69 low-income · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Canyon View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 205 Canyon View Rd, Colfax 95713 67 low-income homes · For older adults · (530) 346-8115
- Lynroc Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6105 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin 95677 67 low-income homes · For older adults · (916) 624-1388
- Crocker Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8000 Painted Desert Way, Roseville 95747 131 homes, 66 low-income · In service since 2002 · For families
- Canyon View Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 Canyon Ct, Colfax 95713 67 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2014
- Quartz Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Silver Bend Way, Auburn 95603 64 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Manzanita Place HUD-assisted 1019 Madden Ln, Roseville 95661 63 homes, 62 low-income · For older adults · (916) 773-5770
- Auburn Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12199 Gateway Ct, Auburn 95603 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Mcauley Meadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 585 Sacramento St, Auburn 95603 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Valley Oaks HUD-assisted 600 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn 95603 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (530) 889-2551
- Colonial Village Roseville Tax credit (LIHTC) 3881 Eureka Rd, Roseville 95661 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 1995 · For families
- The Frederic Loshe Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 623 Vernon St, Roseville 95678 58 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Colonial Village Auburn Tax credit (LIHTC) 2205 Colonial Vlg, Auburn 95603 56 homes, 55 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Terracina Oaks Apts (AUBURN) Tax credit (LIHTC) 12200 Gateway Ct, Auburn 95603 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Auburn Ravine Terrace HUD-assisted 750 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn 95603 158 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (530) 823-6131
- Auburn Palms HUD-assisted 701 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn 95603 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (530) 885-3100
- Auburn Villa Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 628 Mikkelsen Dr, Auburn 95603 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2017 · For older adults · (530) 823-3047
- Shannon Bay Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5757 Shannon Bay Dr, Rocklin 95677 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010
- Golden Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1650 1st St, Lincoln 95648 49 low-income homes · 2 bd: 49 · In service since 2008 · For families · (916) 645-1589
- Eskaton Roseville Manor HUD-assisted 1725 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville 95747 49 homes, 48 low-income · For older adults · (916) 771-8900
- Placer West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3970 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin 95677 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2010
- Valle Vista Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1675 1st St, Lincoln 95648 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Campus Oaks Apartments Phase 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Roseville Pkwy, Roseville 95747 186 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 91 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2019
- Quarry Oaks HUD-assisted 3950 Evelyn Ave, Rocklin 95677 43 homes, 42 low-income · For older adults · (916) 624-6512
- Brookside Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 738 Mikkelsen Dr, Auburn 95603 48 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- McAuley Meadows HUD-assisted 535 Sacramento St, Auburn 95603 60 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (530) 210-2678
- Woodcreek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1550 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville 95747 80 homes, 34 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2000 · For families
- College Manor Apts HUD-assisted 4205 Racetrack Rd, Rocklin 95677 32 low-income homes · For families · (916) 624-2501
- College Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4201 Racetrack Rd, Rocklin 95677 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2008
- Main Street Plaza Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 134 Main St, Roseville 95678 21 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For people with disabilities, families
- Auburn Villa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 618 Mikkelsen Dr, Auburn 95603 48 homes
4 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Placer County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Placer County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,600 | $46,000 | $73,600 |
| 2 people | $31,550 | $52,600 | $84,100 |
| 3 people | $35,500 | $59,150 | $94,600 |
| 4 people | $39,400 | $65,700 | $105,100 |
| 5 people | $42,600 | $71,000 | $113,550 |
| 6 people | $45,750 | $76,250 | $121,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,500 | $130,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,750 | $138,750 |
Area median income: $124,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,568 – $1,916
- 1 bedroom $1,614 – $1,972
- 2 bedrooms $1,981 – $2,421
- 3 bedrooms $2,598 – $3,176
- 4 bedrooms $2,996 – $3,662
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- City of Roseville Section 8 vouchers · 814 vouchers (916) 774-5270 City of Roseville: CA128@roseville.ca.us
- Placer County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 444 vouchers (530) 889-7676 Placer County Housing Authority: PCHA@placer.ca.gov
Housing agencies in California Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in California
What California law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5(c)(1), (c)(4)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 court days
- Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 or 60 days, depending on the case
- Cal. Civ. Code §1946.1(b), (c)
- Only a court order can remove youCal. Civ. Code §789.3
- Protection from retaliationCal. Civ. Code §1942.5
- Protection related to immigration statusCal. Civ. Code §1940.3
Help
Where to get help with rent in Placer County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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The Greater Sacramento Urban League
3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento · 49 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Greater Sacramento Urban League-Oak Park
2331 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento · 54 miles away · Spanish
- Budget and credit workshops
- Homelessness services
- and 4 more
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Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services Inc Aka Formally Known As Neighborworks Homeownership Center Sacramento Region
2411 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento · 54 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Placer County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): energy bill help
Run by California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)
One-time payment from the federal LIHEAP program in California to help with your heating or cooling bill, or if your service is about to be shut off
Limited funds remain, per the source
See details
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Placer County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in California, the average home bill was $161 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$4,402
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,201
- Security deposit
- $2,201
- Total
- $4,402
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Placer County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,742; 1 bedroom: $1,793; 2 bedrooms: $2,201; 3 bedrooms: $2,887; 4 bedrooms: $3,329. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Placer County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,201) without spending more than 30% of income takes $42.33 an hour full time, or $88,040 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Placer County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $65,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Placer County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,981 and $2,421 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Placer County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,590 in 96143 to $3,300 in 95746. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Placer County?
HUD lists 52 properties with homes for low-income households in Placer County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Placer County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Placer County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).