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County of El Dorado Housing Authority

County of El Dorado Housing Authority is based in Placerville, El Dorado County, CA and administers 427 Section 8 vouchers.

HUD PHA code CA151. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 332. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 26.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment/Townhouses), effective 2024-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$31	$42	$58	$60	$74
Heating (Bottled Gas)	$61	$82	$109	$116	$140
Heating (Electric)	$76	$101	$139	$145	$177
Heating (Fuel Oil)	$54	$74	$99	$124	$153
Heating (Wood)	$56	$82	$103	$125	$151
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$9	$10	$12	$15	$7
Cooking (Bottled Gas)	$15	$18	$21	$27	$33
Cooking (Electric)	$13	$17	$21	$27	$34
Other Electric	$25	$32	$46	$54	$60
Air Conditioning	$14	$20	$26	$32	$40
Evaporate Cooling	$5	$5	$7	$11	$15
Water Heating (Natural Gas)	$16	$21	$24	$28	$33
Water Heating (Bottled Gas)	$30	$40	$49	$55	$64
Water Heating (Electric)	$39	$52	$64	$77	$90
Water	$41	$52	$63	$74	$91
Sewer	$93	$93	$113	$133	$169

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

Waiting lists

Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.

Latest from County of El Dorado Housing Authority

2026-11-04CUP-R25-0002/Eden Vale Inn Health Resort and Retreat Center-NOD
The County of El Dorado Housing Authority has issued a Notice of Decision regarding Eden Vale Inn Health Resort and Retreat Center.
2026-11-03COA26-0009 - Notice of Decision
The County of El Dorado Housing Authority has made a decision under case number COA26-0009.
2026-11-03NOTICE OF DECISION - COA26-0009 - 3211 Laura Belle Court
A decision has been made regarding case COA26-0009 for property at 3211 Laura Belle Court.
2026-10-30DR26-0002/El Dorado Community Health Ctrs/New Behavioral Health Clinic
2026-10-23CAMERON PARK DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PRE-ADOPTION SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 130 (ZONING ORDINANCE)
The County of El Dorado Housing Authority is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to zoning standards for Cameron Park.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.

ZIP code	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
95603	$1,480	$1,520	$1,870	$2,450	$2,830
95613	$1,660	$1,700	$2,090	$2,740	$3,160
95614	$2,480	$2,560	$3,140	$4,120	$4,750
95619	$1,730	$1,780	$2,190	$2,870	$3,310
95623	$1,530	$1,610	$1,980	$2,630	$3,030
95629	$1,410	$1,440	$1,800	$2,320	$2,680
95630	$2,310	$2,380	$2,920	$3,830	$4,420
95633	$1,660	$1,720	$2,140	$2,900	$3,340
95634	$1,690	$1,770	$2,170	$2,890	$3,330
95635	$1,860	$1,950	$2,400	$3,190	$3,680
95636	$1,610	$1,660	$2,040	$2,680	$3,090
95651	$1,780	$1,830	$2,250	$2,950	$3,400
95664	$1,540	$1,590	$1,950	$2,560	$2,950
95667	$1,420	$1,460	$1,790	$2,350	$2,710
95672	$2,200	$2,270	$2,780	$3,650	$4,210
95682	$1,760	$1,820	$2,230	$2,920	$3,370
95684	$1,610	$1,660	$2,040	$2,680	$3,090
95709	$1,490	$1,530	$1,880	$2,470	$2,840
95720	$1,230	$1,270	$1,550	$2,060	$2,370
95721	$1,660	$1,710	$2,100	$2,750	$3,180
95726	$1,120	$1,150	$1,410	$1,850	$2,130
95735	$1,660	$1,710	$2,100	$2,750	$3,180
95762	$2,480	$2,560	$3,140	$4,120	$4,750
96142	$1,730	$1,780	$2,190	$2,870	$3,310
96150	$1,530	$1,570	$1,930	$2,530	$2,920
96155	$1,350	$1,390	$1,750	$2,270	$2,640

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

County of El Dorado Housing Authority

3047 Briw Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

Phone: (530) 621-6300

Official website: eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Home

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About County of El Dorado Housing Authority

Overview

The County of El Dorado Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 427 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 332 households, with an occupancy rate of 77%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in El Dorado County.

Scale and standing

Among the 88 housing authorities in California that offer Section 8 vouchers, the County of El Dorado Housing Authority ranks 78th in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance within the county. This ranking reflects its commitment to serving a substantial number of households despite its relatively smaller scale compared to other state agencies.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in El Dorado County ranges from $1,450 to $3,210, with an average of $2,200. This is slightly below the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 95762 at $3,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 95726 at $1,450.

Cities served

Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.