This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in El Dorado County, California. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page.
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in El Dorado County is administered by County of El Dorado Housing Authority, (530) 621-6300. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code CA151. It reports 427 Housing Choice Voucher units and 0 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for El Dorado County
HUD sets income limits by area rather than by city. This county sits in the Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area, where the FY2026 area median family income is $124,000.
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The very low income (50%) column is the figure most often used as the income ceiling for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Federal rules also require housing authorities to direct at least 75% of new voucher admissions to extremely low income households.
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of what a modest unit rents for, including utilities, in the Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area. Housing authorities use it to set the payment standard that caps voucher assistance. It is not a rent cap and it is not what any particular landlord charges.
| Unit size | FY2026 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,748 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,832 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,255 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,002 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,460 / month |
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in El Dorado County
HUD records 30 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIJOU WOODS | 3421 Spruce Ave, South Lake Tahoe 96150 | HUD-Assisted Property | 69 assisted | (530) 544-4070 |
| DEER VIEW PARK APARTMENTS | 2880 Schnell School Rd, Placerville 95667 | HUD-Assisted Property | 47 assisted | (530) 626-8600 |
| Diamond Sunrise Phase II | 4015 Panther Ln, Diamond Springs 95619 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (530) 622-4121 |
| Eskaton Lincoln Manor | 6600 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville 95667 | HUD-Assisted Property | 54 assisted | (530) 621-0959 |
| President Abraham Lincoln Manor II | 6600 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville 95667 | HUD-Assisted Property | 45 assisted | (530) 621-4455 |
| Sierra Gardens Apartments | 1801 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe 96150 | HUD-Assisted Property | 76 assisted | (530) 541-7237 |
| Sky Forest Acres | 750 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe 96150 | HUD-Assisted Property | 17 assisted | (800) 466-7722 |
| SUNRISE GARDENS | 1400 Woodman Cir, Placerville 95667 | HUD-Assisted Property | 67 assisted | (530) 626-3394 |
| Tahoe Senior Plaza | 1101 3rd St, South Lake Tahoe 96150 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | (530) 542-7048 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIJOU WOODS APTS | 3421 SPRUCE AVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 96150 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 90 assisted | — |
| CAMERON PARK VILLAGE | 3433 PALMER DR, CAMERON PARK 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| CARSON RIDGE APTS II | 2848 SCHNELL SCHOOL RD, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD PARK APTS | 3030 NEW JERSEY WAY, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 77 assisted | — |
| COTTONWOOD SENIOR APTS | 2801 CLAY ST, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| DEER VIEW PARK APTS | 2880 SCHNELL SCHOOL RD, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| DIAMOND TERRACE APTS – DIAMOND SPRINGS | 6035 SERVICE DR, DIAMOND SPRINGS 95619 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 61 assisted | — |
| GLENVIEW APARTMENTS | 2361 BASS LAKE ROAD, CAMERON PARK 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 assisted | — |
| GREEN VALLEY APTS | 2640 LA CRESCENTA DR, CAMERON PARK 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| KELLY RIDGE | 1447 HERBERT AVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 96150 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| KNOLLS AT GREEN VALLEY | 3301 CIMMARRON RD, CAMERON PARK 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 199 assisted | — |
| PLACER VILLAGE APTS | 2789 RAY LAWYER DR, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| PLACERVILLE APTS | 2684 COLOMA CT, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 83 assisted | — |
| SHINGLE TERRACE APTS | 3840 MARKET CT, SHINGLE SPRINGS 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| SUNRISE GARDENS | 1400 WOODMAN CIRCLE, PLACERVILLE 95667 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| SUNSET LANE APTS | 4300 SUNSET LN, SHINGLE SPRINGS 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 total | — |
| TAHOE PINES APTS | 3431 SPRUCE AVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 96150 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 27 assisted | — |
| TAHOE VALLEY TOWNHOMES | 1055 TATA LN, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 96150 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| THE ASPENS AT SOUTH LAKE | 3521 PIONEER TRAIL, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 96150 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| TRAILSIDE TERRACE APTS | 4050 SUNSET LN, SHINGLE SPRINGS 95682 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| WHITE ROCK VILLAGE | 2200 VALLEY VIEW PKWY, EL DORADO HILLS 95762 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 167 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
- Contact the administering housing authority named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
- Check the income limits in the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
- Ask about local preferences. Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Ask for the landlord list. Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Related housing resources
Other counties in California
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set per county, so if you are near a county line check the guide for the county you actually live in.
Where this information comes from
| Dataset | Published by | Source last refreshed | We last synced |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD Public Housing Authorities | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 August 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research | not published by the provider | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Fair Market Rents | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 30 September 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Public Housing Developments | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 21 July 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | 14 May 2025 | 22 September 2026 |
These are federal administrative datasets. They record which properties receive a subsidy and which organisations administer which programs. They do not record vacancies, waiting-list status, or whether a landlord will accept a Housing Choice Voucher. Those things change constantly and can only be confirmed by contacting the housing authority or the property directly.
Important
Section8Finder is an independent information resource. We do not administer vouchers, we do not accept or process applications, and we cannot place anyone in housing. Applying through a housing authority is free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Income limits and Fair Market Rents are set by HUD and are revised at least annually. Eligibility is determined by the administering housing authority, which applies rules beyond income alone, including deductions, assets, household composition, citizenship or eligible immigration status, screening criteria and local preferences.