Nevada County, CA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,373/mo | $1,236 – $1,510/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,382/mo | $1,244 – $1,520/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,813/mo | $1,632 – $1,994/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,521/mo | $2,269 – $2,773/mo |
| 4 BR | $3,041/mo | $2,737 – $3,345/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Nevada County, CA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Nevada County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Nevada County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Nevada County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $43,800 |
| 2 people | $50,050 |
| 3 people | $56,300 |
| 4 people | $62,550 |
| 5 people | $67,550 |
| 6 people | $72,600 |
| 7 people | $77,600 |
| 8 people | $82,600 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Nevada County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
CASHIN'S FIELD
170 RIDGE ROAD, NEVADA CITY, CA, 9595950 income-restricted units of 51 total11 1BR, 26 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052BRUNSWICK COMMONS
936 OLD TUNNEL ROAD, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594540 income-restricted units of 41 total33 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052- Elderly
LONE OAK SENIOR APARTMENTS
10584 BROKEN OAK COURT, PENN VALLEY, CA, 9594630 income-restricted units of 31 total24 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051 TRUCKEE ARTIST LOFTS
10121 CHURCH STREET, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616176 income-restricted units of 77 total19 studio, 20 1BR, 19 2BR, 19 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051TRUCKEE-DONNER SENIOR APARTMENTS
10040 ESTATES DR. #50,, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616159 income-restricted units of 60 total54 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051COLDSTREAM COMMONS
13051 SAWMILL ROAD, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616147 income-restricted units of 48 total24 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051FRISHMAN HOLLOW II
11200 RUE IVY WAY, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616167 income-restricted units of 68 total12 studio, 12 1BR, 24 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051- Elderly
GRASS VALLEY TERRACE
275 DORSEY DRIVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594569 income-restricted units of 70 total36 1BR, 30 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 GOLD COUNTRY VILLAGE
115 UNION JACK, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594579 income-restricted units of 80 total44 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046NEVADA WOODS APARTMENTS
360 SUTTON WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594577 income-restricted units of 78 total18 1BR, 30 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045VALLEY COMMONS EAST
295 JOERSCHKE DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594555 income-restricted units of 56 total12 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20129% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042- Elderly
SPRINGHILL GARDENS APTS
200 DORSEY DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 95945120 income-restricted units of 121 total47 1BR, 60 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20099% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 VALLEY COMMONS APTS
1444 SEGSWORTH WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594547 income-restricted units of 49 total8 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 20099% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039FRISHMAN HOLLOW
11008 RUE IVY, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616131 income-restricted units of 32 total16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038HENNESS FLATS
11907 WATERS WAY, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616192 income-restricted units36 2BR, 56 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037GLENBROOK APTS
265 SUTTON WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594551 income-restricted units of 60 total24 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035CEDAR PARK APTS
210 SUTTON WAY, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594580 income-restricted units of 81 total37 2BR, 32 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034COURTYARDS AT PENN VALLEY
10533 BROKEN OAK CT, PENN VALLEY, CA, 9594640 income-restricted units of 42 total16 2BR, 26 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034SIERRA VILLAGE APT HOMES
10081 MARTIS VALLEY RD, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616156 income-restricted units of 72 totalBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031EASTRIDGE APTS
46 ROCKWOOD DR, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594578 income-restricted units of 80 total12 studio, 56 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030TRUCKEE RIVERVIEW HOMES
11230 VILLAGE WAY, TRUCKEE, CA, 9616138 income-restricted units of 39 total17 3BR, 21 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030- 79 income-restricted units of 80 total24 2BR, 32 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
NEVADA COMMONS
11725 OLD TUNNEL RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594532 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027TRUCKEE PINES
10100 ESTATES DR, TRUCKEE, CA, 96161104 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026NEVADA MEADOWS
11825 OLD TUNNEL RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594533 income-restricted units of 34 total34 1BRBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024NEVADA CITY SENIOR APTS
11841 OLD TUNNEL RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 9594560 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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