Housing Choice Voucher Program Update
Due to recent funding constraints, SHRA has updated the voucher extension policy.
Click Here for More InformationBeware of Waiting List Scams
Recently, flyers have been circulating on social media advertising assistance with applying for Section 8 funding. Any flyer listing the website ‘www.govassistance.org’ are NOT LEGITIMATE and should be ignored. All Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency waiting lists are ONLY posted on Sacwaitlist.com.
Learn More About the ScamHCV Resident Portal
SHRA’s new online HCV Resident Portal lets voucher participants complete annual recertifications, update contact information, request to move, and more.
Learn MoreAB 1482 Rent Increase Notice
Effective January 1, 2020, AB 1482 imposed limits on rent increases for most residential rental properties in California. The maximum rent increase in Sacramento County is 8.8% (5% plus current Consumer Price Index, or CPI, of 3.8% through July 30, 2025), or 10%, whichever one is lower. The CPI adjusts annually as of August 1. Per recent HUD review, AB 1482 applies towards HCV participants. After August 1, 2024, the tenant’s notice of a rent change must show a new rent amount that does not exceed 8.8% of the current rent.
Learn MoreDid you know that you can complete RFTAs online?
Whether you are a new or existing landlord with SHRA, you can now complete Request for Tenancy Approvals (RFTAs) online.
Complete a RFTA OnlineHCV Voucher Briefings
New to the voucher program? Have a voucher and need to move? Porting to a different location?
View the BriefingsLead Hazard Reduction Program
Find out more about grant funds SHRA has available for lead hazard repairs for both single family owner occupied and multi-family rental properties.
Learn MoreI want to:
Apply for housing
For Applicants
Visit Sacwaitlist.com
Sacwaitlist.com is an SHRA website where you can view and apply for subsidized housing waiting lists in Sacramento County and find more housing resources.
For HCV Participants
Visit the Resident Portal
HCV participants can complete annual recertifications, move requests, download documents, report changes, and more!
For Public Housing Participants
Visit our Resident Resources page.
For Landlords
Visit the Landlord Portal
and Landlord RFTA Portal
Landlords can set up direct deposit, submit rent change requests, view your ledger, view Subsidy Adjustment Notices (SANs), and more!
Landlords can also submit and manage Request for Tenancy Approvals (RFTAs) online through the RFTA Portal.
