Housing Vouchers

Attention: 

Due to the public health emergency declaration on COVID-19/Coronavirus our offices are offering limited services to the public Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 5pm.

For the safety of our customers and employees all inquiries, questions, and applications should be made via [email protected], or by calling 530-889-7676, or via mail at P.O. Box 5346, Auburn CA 95603

For more information on Placer County’s response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus please see the following page https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus

Additional resources for current participants regarding the Temporary Moratorium on Eviction Filings signed into law on March 27, 2020, by the president under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). PIH Tenant Flyer on the Eviction Moratorium (PDF)

COVID-19 Waivers for the Housing Choice Voucher Program

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

TBRA provides rental subsidies to very low-income individuals and families in Placer County that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet the program criteria. (excluding the City of Roseville)

TBRA offers assistance for up to four months of unpaid back rent and late fees accrued after March 13, 2020 (not to exceed $2,500)

 This LIMITED TIME program is scheduled to END on December 31st and is limited to funds available! See this flyer for more information

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be income eligible for the program (see flyer for specifics)
  • Must currently be renting or leasing a unit in Placer County (excluding Roseville City Limits) pursuant to a written rental agreement
  • Owner of the unit must be willing to enter into a rental assistance agreement with Placer County through the TBRA Program.
  • At least of one of the following criteria must be met:
    • The household includes a member that has tested positive for COVID-19 and must quarantine so the wage earner(s) are unable to attend work
    • The household has experienced a documented decrease in total gross monthly household income of at least 30% because of the pandemic
    • The household has experienced a documented loss of income due to the pandemic and is behind or falling behind on rent

 If you know someone who may be eligible to this program have them contact 211

By either dialing 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211 

The 211 operators will go through a screening sheet to determine if the household is potentially eligible. All households that pass the screening will be referred over to Placer County and eligible applicants will be sent the TBRA Application to apply for assistance.

HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive HousingVeteran holding a card that says: Open your heart, and open your doors to a veteran today.

Placer County Housing Authority supports local and federal efforts to end homelessness among Placer County veterans. We encourage landlords to participate in our Housing Choice Voucher Program to help achieve this goal of providing a home to veterans who have served our country. HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) combines the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for homeless veterans. The VA provides these services for participating veterans at VA medical centers (VAMC’s) and community based outreach clinics.

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Housing and Urban DevelopmentThe Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental Equal Opportunity Housingassistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville. The City of Roseville has its own Housing Authority.

  1. Applying
  2. Eligibility
  3. Waiting List Status
  4. Housing Documents
  5. Owner Services

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods.