Housing authoritiesCAPLACER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
PLACER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
PLACER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Auburn, Placer County, CA and administers 434 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CA149. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 308. Occupancy: 70%. ZIP codes served: 34.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | $1,764 | $1,863 | $2,313 | $3,141 | $3,618 |
| Applegate | $1,390 | $1,490 | $1,860 | $2,580 | $2,970 |
| Auburn | $1,428 | $1,572 | $1,968 | $2,563 | $2,981 |
| Carnelian Bay | $2,145 | $2,255 | $2,772 | $3,685 | $4,257 |
| Colfax | $1,408 | $1,540 | $1,936 | $2,750 | $3,201 |
| Dutch Flat | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,710 | $2,420 | $2,550 |
| Emigrant Gap | $1,818 | $1,908 | $2,349 | $3,141 | $3,618 |
| Foresthill | $1,551 | $1,694 | $2,123 | $3,025 | $3,520 |
| Gold Run | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $2,180 | $2,530 |
| Granite Bay | $2,358 | $2,475 | $3,042 | $4,114 | $4,785 |
| Kings Beach | $1,496 | $1,573 | $1,936 | $2,574 | $2,970 |
| Lincoln | $1,935 | $2,079 | $2,607 | $3,707 | $4,312 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Energy Efficient Apartment/Walk-Up/Row House/Townhouse), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $50 | $59 | $71 | $82 | $92 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $73 | $86 | $100 | $116 | $130 |
| Heating (Electric) | $66 | $77 | $106 | $140 | $173 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $58 | $69 | $82 | $91 | $102 |
| Heating (Wood) | $18 | $21 | $29 | $36 | $45 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $5 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $5 | $8 | $11 | $14 | $19 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $22 | $28 | $35 |
| Other Electric | $43 | $52 | $74 | $96 | $120 |
| Air Conditioning | $0 | $0 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $19 | $22 | $30 | $38 | $46 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $43 | $52 | $74 | $96 | $120 |
| Water | $106 | $108 | $114 | $119 | $125 |
| Sewer | $61 | $61 | $61 | $61 | $61 |
| Trash Collection | $36 | $36 | $36 | $36 | $36 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95602 | $1,580 | $1,660 | $2,070 | $2,770 | $3,240 |
| 95603 | $1,480 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $2,830 |
| 95604 | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,520 | $3,310 | $3,810 |
| 95626 | $1,600 | $1,650 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $3,070 |
| 95631 | $1,720 | $1,770 | $2,170 | $2,850 | $3,280 |
| 95648 | $2,070 | $2,130 | $2,620 | $3,440 | $3,960 |
| 95650 | $1,760 | $1,810 | $2,220 | $2,910 | $3,360 |
| 95658 | $1,810 | $1,870 | $2,290 | $3,000 | $3,460 |
| 95661 | $2,000 | $2,060 | $2,530 | $3,320 | $3,830 |
| 95663 | $1,780 | $1,830 | $2,250 | $2,950 | $3,400 |
| 95668 | $1,770 | $2,060 | $2,420 | $3,340 | $4,020 |
| 95677 | $2,130 | $2,190 | $2,690 | $3,530 | $4,070 |
| 95678 | $2,100 | $2,160 | $2,650 | $3,480 | $4,010 |
| 95681 | $1,860 | $1,960 | $2,390 | $3,160 | $3,670 |
| 95701 | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,520 | $3,310 | $3,810 |
| 95703 | $1,310 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,330 | $2,680 |
| 95713 | $1,530 | $1,570 | $1,930 | $2,530 | $2,920 |
| 95714 | $1,270 | $1,310 | $1,610 | $2,110 | $2,440 |
| 95715 | $1,990 | $2,050 | $2,520 | $3,310 | $3,810 |
| 95717 | $1,490 | $1,530 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $2,840 |
| 95722 | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,350 | $3,190 | $3,690 |
| 95728 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,410 | $3,310 | $3,980 |
| 95736 | $2,120 | $2,180 | $2,680 | $3,510 | $4,050 |
| 95746 | $2,610 | $2,690 | $3,300 | $4,330 | $4,990 |
| 95747 | $2,160 | $2,220 | $2,730 | $3,580 | $4,130 |
| 95765 | $2,260 | $2,320 | $2,850 | $3,740 | $4,310 |
| 96140 | $1,770 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $3,170 | $3,730 |
| 96141 | $2,330 | $2,400 | $2,940 | $3,860 | $4,450 |
| 96142 | $1,730 | $1,780 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,310 |
| 96143 | $1,260 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $2,110 | $2,430 |
| 96145 | $1,840 | $1,890 | $2,320 | $3,040 | $3,510 |
| 96146 | $2,060 | $2,160 | $2,650 | $3,520 | $4,060 |
| 96148 | $1,350 | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,330 | $2,690 |
| 96161 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,410 | $3,310 | $3,980 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
PLACER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
11434 B Ave, Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: (530) 889-7676
Email updates
About PLACER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Placer County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 434 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 308 households, with an occupancy rate of 70%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Placer County.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Placer County Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count, behind the City of Roseville, which administers 808 vouchers. On a statewide level, the authority holds the 77th position out of 88 agencies in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers managed.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Placer County ranges from $1,540 to $3,380, with an average of $2,341. This is slightly below the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 95746 at $3,380, while the lowest is in ZIP code 95717 at $1,540.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Roseville, CA
- Auburn, CA
- Rocklin, CA
- Alta, CA
- Applegate, CA
- Carnelian Bay, CA
- Colfax, CA
- Dutch Flat, CA
- Elverta, CA
- Emigrant gap, CA
- Foresthill, CA
- Gold run, CA
- Granite Bay, CA
- Homewood, CA
- Kings Beach, CA
- Lincoln, CA
- Loomis, CA
- Meadow Vista, CA
- Newcastle, CA
- Olympic Valley, CA
- Penryn, CA
- Pleasant grove, CA
- Sheridan, CA
- Soda Springs, CA
- Tahoe City, CA
- Tahoe Vista, CA
- Tahoma, CA
- Truckee, CA
- Weimar, CA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- CITY OF ROSEVILLERoseville, CA, 808 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.