Section 8 apartments in Downtown, Sacramento

Downtown is in the Central City area, primarily within ZIP code 95814. Sacramento is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.

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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 95814

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$1,640
1 bedroom$1,720
2 bedrooms$2,120
3 bedrooms$2,820
4 bedrooms$3,250

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Payment standards by ZIP code in Downtown: 95814, 95811

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Governing PHA

County of Sacramento Housing Authority

HUD PHA code CA007 · 13,790 HCV vouchers

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Address
801 12th St , Sacramento , CA

City of Sacramento Housing Authority

HUD PHA code CA005

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
801 12th St , Sacramento , CA

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