Housing Information

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• Affordable Housing
  Sacramento County is experiencing the rapid escalation of housing costs beyond what many area residents can afford to pay. There is an increasing need to ensure affordable housing for the County’s residents. The following provides information on affordable housing including resources for developers and the government agencies that are working together to ensure affordable housing.
  • Here are answers to a common question, what is affordable housing?
  • View the County of Sacramento’s Affordable Housing Ordinance.
  • Here is the new Affordable Housing Ordinance/Plans fact sheet.
  • Updated quarterly, view the Vacant Parcels available for affordable housing.
  • There are numerous agencies that assist with affordable housing, here is a list of Department and Agencies involved.
• Housing Element
  The Sacramento County Housing Element identifies and analyzes existing and projected housing needs for all income groups as well as implementing action to address those needs. View the Housing Element.
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards
  The accessory dwelling unit standards pertain to requirements and restrictions for residential accessory dwellings located in the Sacramento County Zoning Code 305-83. Here are the 2^nd Unit Standards.
• Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)
  The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is the lead public agency and public developer for the City and the County regarding affordable housing, public housing and redevelopment projects and issues. The SHRA offers information on programs providing financial assistance to households seeking housing. More about the SHRA and the programs they offer.
• Fair Housing Commission
  The Fair Housing Commission was formed in 1963 and strives to promote harmony among the various groups, which make up the Sacramento community through education and outreach. More about the Fair Housing Commission.