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128 affordable homes within 5 miles of Sacramento, CA
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Cedar Grove Commons
2140 Cedar Grove Way, Sacramento, CA 95833 · Natomas
About this community
Cedar Grove Commons is a 238-unit tax-credit community built in 2019, two blocks from the Truxel Road bus rapid transit line. Apartments include full kitchens, in-unit washer hookups, and central air. The gated courtyard has a playground, community garden beds, and a resident services office offering free after-school tutoring and job coaching. Rents are set by income tier and never exceed 30% of the tier's limit.
Who can live here
| Household size | Max income · 60% AMI | 2 BR rent | Your status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $54,180 | $905 | — |
| 2 people | $61,920 | $905 | — |
| 3 people | $69,660 | $905 | — |
| 4 people (you) | $77,400 | $905 | Under limit |
| 5 people | $83,640 | $1,040 | — |
Housing Choice Vouchers are accepted. With a voucher, you generally pay about 30% of your
income and the voucher covers the rest, up to the payment standard.
Amenities & accessibility
In-unit laundry hookups
Central heat & A/C
Cats & small dogs
Roll-in showers (6 units)
Elevator & ramped entries
Gated parking incl.
Playground & garden
Resident services office
On-site management
What's nearby
Schools
Natomas Park Elementary · 0.4 mi
Inderkum High · 1.1 mi
Transit
Route 11 BRT stop · 2 min walk
Downtown in 18 min
Health care
Kaiser N. Sacramento · 1.8 mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Documents
Rental application (PDF)
Updated Jun 2026 · 240 KB · also in Spanish, Hmong, Russian
Updated Jun 2026 · 240 KB · also in Spanish, Hmong, Russian
Income verification checklist
What to bring: pay stubs, benefit letters, bank statements
What to bring: pay stubs, benefit letters, bank statements
Reasonable accommodation request form
For accessibility modifications or assistance animals
For accessibility modifications or assistance animals
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| Property Details |
Cedar Grove Commons Sacramento, CA |
Harbor Point Apts Tacoma, WA |
Union Square Lofts Newark, NJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (2 BR) | $905 | $860 | $1,120 |
| Program | LIHTC 60% | LIHTC 50% | Section 8 PBV |
| Your eligibility | Likely | Likely | Borderline |
| Income limit (4 ppl) | $77,400 | $64,500 | $59,900 |
| Vouchers accepted | |||
| Waitlist | Open · 4–7 mo | Units available | Closed |
| Wheelchair access | 6 units · roll-in showers | Ramps + elevator | 2 units |
| Pets | Cats & small dogs | Cats only | Not allowed |
| Distance from you | 2.1 mi | 612 mi | 2,410 mi |
| Transit score | 78 · BRT 2 min | 64 · bus 6 min | 91 · PATH 8 min |
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Government housing help,
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Section 8 · Housing Choice Voucher
Most flexibleYou get a voucher from your local housing authority and rent any private apartment whose landlord accepts it. You pay roughly 30% of your income; the voucher pays the rest, up to a local payment standard.
Income: usually ≤ 50%
AMIApply: housing authorityWaitlists
common
LIHTC · Tax-Credit Apartments
Most homesPrivately run apartment communities built with tax credits in exchange for capped rents. If your household earns under the building's limit (usually 60% of area median income), you can apply directly — no voucher needed.
Income: ≤ 50–80% AMI by
buildingApply: at the propertyFixed
below-market rent
HOME Program
Federal money that cities and states turn into local affordable rentals, rehab grants, and down-payment help. Rules vary by city, which is why every HOME listing on Apartment Bridge links to its local requirements.
Income: ≤ 60–80% AMIApply: city/state agencyRentals + ownership
help
Section 202 · Senior Housing
62+Affordable apartments reserved for very-low-income seniors, usually with supportive services like meals, transportation, and on-site coordinators. Rent is about 30% of income.
Age 62+ · income ≤ 50%
AMIApply: at the property
FHA Loans
For buyingNot a rental program — an insured mortgage that lets first-time buyers purchase with as little as 3.5% down and flexible credit requirements. A common next step after renting affordable.
3.5% down · 580+
creditApply: FHA-approved lender
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How income limits work
Every program compares your gross household income to your county's Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size. The bands below are the ones you'll see on listings:
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AMI"Extremely low income" — priority for vouchers & public
housing
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AMI"Very low income" — vouchers, Section 202, many LIHTC
units
≤ 60%
AMIThe most common LIHTC apartment limit
≤ 80%
AMI"Low income" — HOME rentals & workforce housing
Program FAQs
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Yes — and it's often a great combination. LIHTC properties must accept vouchers in most states, and
the voucher can lower your share of an already-reduced rent.
Wages, self-employment, Social Security, SSI/SSDI, unemployment, child support and most benefits
for everyone 18+ who will live in the home. Some student income and foster payments are excluded.
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housing require at least one household member with eligible immigration status, with rent prorated for
mixed-status families.
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Good morning, Maria
4-person household · $42,000/yr · voucher holder · Sacramento, CA
Waitlist closing soon: Cedar Grove Commons stops taking applications Friday, Aug 21. Apply now
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Eligibility status
Pre-screened for TCAC & HUD
Action Needed by Aug 25: Willow Park Flats requested your latest 30-day pay stub to verify AMI qualification before waitlist review.
Cedar Grove Commons
● Waitlist Position #14 of 42 LIHTC 50% AMI Section 8 PBV1420 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833 · Application ID: #AB-2026-8941 · Submitted Aug 14, 2026
$980 / mo
2 Bedroom · 1 Bath
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Next Estimated Review: Sept 2026
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Willow Park Flats
⚠ Action Required · Missing Pay Stub LIHTC 60% AMI Voucher OK880 Riverfront Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 · Application ID: #AB-2026-7730 · Submitted Aug 10, 2026
$1,150 / mo
3 Bedroom · 2 Bath
Please upload your two most recent pay stubs for Maria Reyes to complete TCAC household income audit.
✓
Submitted
Aug 10, 2026
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Manager Review
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Estimated Aug 28
Manager: Mercy Housing Management · (916) 555-0189
Marigold Senior & Family Villas
★ Top 5 Waitlist · Position #3 Section 8 PBV Accessible Unit9210 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 · Application ID: #AB-2026-6215 · Submitted Jul 28, 2026
$895 / mo
2 Bedroom Accessible
★ High Priority Position: You are #3 in queue for next available 2BR
Estimated Move-in: Sept–Oct 2026
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Aug 02, 2026
★
Position #3
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Manager: Mutual Housing California · (916) 555-0233
Riverline Flats
● Lottery Sorting in Progress Workforce Housing 80% AMI550 Riverfront Way, Sacramento, CA 95814 · Application ID: #AB-2026-5082 · Lottery Entry #8841
$750 / mo
1 Bedroom · 1 Bath
✓
Submitted
Aug 18, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026
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Results on Sept 1
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Cedar Grove Commons · 2BR unit · 2 hours ago
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Riverline Flats · 1BR unit · 5 hours ago
Property Performance & Traffic
Traffic and occupancy across your portfolio
Cedar Grove Commons 98% Occ.
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Riverline Flats 95% Occ.
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| Property | Program | Status | Views (30d) | Leads | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cedar Grove Commons
238 units · Sacramento, CA
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LIHTC 60% | Waitlist open | 2,140 | 38 | |
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Riverline Flats
96 units · Sacramento, CA
|
Section 8 PBV | Units available | 1,315 | 29 | |
Marigold Senior Villas
64 units · Elk Grove, CA
|
Sec. 202 | Waitlist closed | 640 | 11 | |
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Cedar Grove Commons 2BR unit requested |
4 persons · $42,000/yr Voucher verified |
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Harbor Point 1BR unit requested |
1 person · $28,400/yr LIHTC 50% |
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Federal & State Privacy Standards · Effective August 2026
Apartment Bridge Privacy Policy
Your trust is our cornerstone. We protect your household, income, and voucher information with federal-grade security and never sell your personal data.
Last updated: August 2026
CCPA, CPRA & GDPR Compliant
Zero Sale of Data
Zero Sale
We never sell, monetize, or rent household searches, voucher details, or income data to data brokers or marketers.
AES-256 & TLS 1.3
Federal-grade encryption at rest and in transit across all databases, backups, and user application pipelines.
HUD Synced
Public government housing listings synced directly from official HUD and state housing finance agency databases.
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Privacy Commitment: Searching affordable housing on Apartment Bridge is 100% anonymous until you choose to submit an application, request a tour, or save your profile.
1. Information We Collect
Directly from youTo calculate personalized HUD Area Median Income (AMI) match scores, connect you with verified housing providers, and maintain waitlist queues, we collect the following categories of information:
| Category | Examples of Data | Specific Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Household & Income | Number of occupants, approximate gross annual income, senior status | Used strictly to evaluate eligibility against federal HUD & TCAC AMI tiers (30%, 50%, 60%, 80%). |
| Housing Vouchers & Subsidies | Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), PBV, Section 202, USDA Rural Assistance | Matches you to properties with source-of-income protections and calculates tenant rent share. |
| Accessibility Requirements | Wheelchair accessibility, roll-in showers, visual/auditory alarms, first-floor needs | Prioritizes ADA/UFAS accessible unit matches and pre-fills accommodation notices. |
| Contact & Account Details | Full name, email address, telephone number, encrypted login credentials | Delivers instant waitlist alerts, application status updates, and account security. |
2. How We Use Your Data
Apartment Bridge processes your information solely to deliver housing search and qualification services. Specifically:
- Local Match Calculation: Comparing your self-reported household income against county-level published HUD limits without running third-party credit inquiries.
- Instant Waitlist Alerts: Sending SMS and email notifications within 60 seconds of newly opened affordable lotteries and waitlists.
- Application Pre-Filling: Streamlining property manager inquiries so you do not have to re-enter income data repeatedly.
- Platform Integrity: Preventing automated scraping, fraudulent listings, and housing scam campaigns.
3. Information Sharing & Third Parties
We believe in absolute transparency. We do NOT sell your personal data. We only share information in the following limited scenarios:
• Verified Property Managers:
When you submit an application, schedule a tour, or send an inquiry, your contact details and self-reported qualification bracket are transmitted to the verified management entity representing that community.
• Infrastructure Service Providers:
Cloud database hosting, SMS alert dispatchers (Twilio), and transactional email delivery (SendGrid) bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
• Legal & Compliance Mandates:
Only when strictly required by enforceable subpoena, court order, or applicable federal/state Fair Housing regulatory review.
4. Data Security & Storage Retention
We implement defense-in-depth security measures to protect sensitive tenant information:
🔒 Encryption Standards
All stored user data is encrypted with AES-256. Web sessions and API transmissions require TLS 1.3 encryption.
⏱ Retention Timelines
Inactive profiles are automatically archived after 18 months of no activity. Verification docs are purged after application closure.
5. Your Rights Under CCPA, CPRA & GDPR
Regardless of where you live, Apartment Bridge grants all users full control over their personal data:
• Right to Access & Portability: You can download a complete copy of your profile and application records in JSON or PDF anytime.
• Right to Rectification: Update your household income, voucher status, and preferences in your account settings instantly.
• Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): Delete your account and all associated records permanently with zero penalty.
• Non-Discrimination: Exercising privacy rights will never alter your housing search access, match scores, or alert speed.
6. Cookies & Local Storage
We only use functional cookies and local browser storage necessary to keep you securely signed in, remember your search filter preferences, and save favorite properties. We do not use third-party cross-site advertising tracking cookies.
7. Data Protection Officer & Contact
If you have questions about this policy, wish to submit a privacy inquiry, or need assistance exercising your rights, please reach our dedicated Data Protection Officer:
Apartment Bridge Data Protection Office
Email: privacy@apartmentbridge.org
Toll-Free Privacy Hotline: (800) 555-0198
Mailing Address: 1201 K Street, Suite 800, Sacramento, CA 95814
Frequently Asked Privacy Questions
No. Apartment Bridge never runs credit checks. Our eligibility match calculator performs math directly against official HUD tables on your device without communicating with any credit bureau.
No. Property managers can never view your searches, favorites, or income profile until you explicitly click 'Submit Application' or 'Send Message' for their specific property.
We verify voucher eligibility using public housing authority payment standards and jurisdiction guidelines to ensure you only apply to communities that legally accept and welcome voucher holders.
Fair Housing & Marketplace Standards · Effective August 2026
Apartment Bridge Terms of Service
By using Apartment Bridge, you join a trusted community committed to fair housing, transparency, and equal opportunity for every renter and housing provider.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Fair Housing Act Title VIII
100% Free for Renters
Free for Renters
No application fees, subscription charges, or gatekeeping. Every affordable listing is open to all seekers.
Fair Housing First
Zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, disability, familial status, or source of income (Section 8 vouchers).
Verified Properties
All listings and operators cross-referenced with HUD and state affordable housing finance registries.
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Need Help with Housing Rights?
Contact our certified housing counselors or view our Fair Housing resources guide.
1. Agreement to Terms & Acceptance
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "Renter", or "Property Manager") and Apartment Bridge Inc. ("Apartment Bridge", "we", "us"). By accessing or using our website, eligibility calculator, search portal, or waitlist management tools, you agree to be bound by these terms.
If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue using Apartment Bridge immediately.
2. Renter Free Access Guarantee
Apartment Bridge is founded on the fundamental principle that affordable housing discovery must remain free for individuals and families in need:
- Zero Platform Fees: Apartment Bridge will never charge housing seekers fees to search listings, calculate match scores, receive waitlist notifications, or connect with property managers.
- No Paywalled Listings: All HUD, LIHTC, Section 8, and affordable housing properties are accessible to every registered and unregistered user without restriction.
3. Equal Housing Opportunity & Non-Discrimination
Apartment Bridge strictly enforces compliance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable state source-of-income non-discrimination statutes:
Mandatory Non-Discrimination Policy: Housing providers on Apartment Bridge may not refuse to lease, discriminate in terms, or state preferences based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or legal source of income (including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers).
4. Property Manager & Housing Operator Obligations
Housing providers and property management companies registering on Apartment Bridge represent and warrant that:
- They hold legitimate authority to market the listed properties and process tenant applications.
- Rent limits, unit availability, and income brackets comply strictly with relevant regulatory agreements (e.g. TCAC, HUD HAP contracts, municipal covenants).
- Waitlists and housing lotteries are conducted in compliance with established federal and state affirmative fair housing marketing plans (AFHMP).
5. Accuracy of Listings & HUD Data Sync
Apartment Bridge aggregates housing data from official public government feeds, housing finance agencies, and direct verified operator feeds. While we work continuously to keep waitlist statuses, open dates, and rent tiers accurate, users acknowledge that actual lease terms and formal eligibility determinations are finalized directly between the applicant and property management.
6. Prohibited Activities
Users agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited actions:
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest platform listings or user contact data for commercial resale.
• Submit falsified income verification documentation or misrepresent household identities.
• Post fraudulent rental listings, solicit unlawful deposit fees, or impersonate licensed housing operators.
• Attempt to bypass or probe security mechanisms protecting tenant privacy data.
7. Limitation of Liability & Dispute Resolution
Apartment Bridge provides software tools to facilitate housing discovery. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apartment Bridge shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from property management leasing decisions or tenancy agreements.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved through good-faith mediation followed by binding arbitration in Sacramento County, California.
Terms & Compliance FAQ
No. Apartment Bridge never charges renters application fees, waitlist fees, or subscription charges. It is 100% free for renters always.
In many jurisdictions including California, refusing a tenant solely because they hold a Section 8 voucher violates state Fair Housing law. You can report non-compliant listings via our Help Center or file a direct complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) or HUD.
Property managers and organizations are cross-referenced with state housing finance agency registries (e.g. TCAC, CalHFA) and federal HUD multifamily property identifiers before receiving verified management badges.