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Citrus Heights Phase 4 Applications Now Open

Important Income Eligibility Information: This application round is for households earning between 60% and 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Qualifying income ranges vary based on household size. View the income guidelines.

To view our orientation video and begin the online application process or download our application packet, please click here. The application packet is available on the orientation page.

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Future Habitat homeowners must meet three core qualifications:

1.Need for Adequate Housing

Families must be experiencing at least one of the following conditions in their current living situation:

  • Substandard Conditions (mold, lacks electricity, unsafe, in need of major repairs, etc.)
  • Overcrowded Conditions
  • Paying too much for rent (more than 50% of their gross income)
  • Currently using Housing Choice Voucher Program or another income adjusted rental program

2. Willingness to Partner

Applicants must be willing to act as a true partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. Our partner families must sign a partnership agreement and agree to:

  • Contribute 500 hours of sweat equity building their home and the homes of other partner families
  • Share their story through our website, interviews, videos, media, events and more
  • Complete homeowner education workshops
  • Attend Habitat events and homeowner meetings
  • Stay in good communication with Habitat staff throughout application and partnership
  • Make mortgage payments on time

3. Ability to Pay

Applicants must have the ability to pay for the house. A mortgage is 30% of the homeowner’s gross monthly income and includes property taxes and insurance. Mortgages are fixed 30-year mortgages at 0% interest or 0% interest equivalent. For the current application round, an applicant’s income should fall within the following 60-80% of Area Median Income range based on household size.

Area Median Income Requirements (gross annual income)*

*Please note, total income includes income from all sources (employment, child support, SSI, Social Security, disability, retirement, pensions, and other benefits). Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits are valid from April 2026 to April 2027 and are anticipated to be adjusted in April 2027.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY60% – 80% of the Area Median Income
Household Size Minimum Income  Maximum Income
2$59,520.00$84,100.00
3$66,960.00$94,600.00
4$74,400.00$105,100.00
5$80,340.00$113,550.00
6$86,310.00$121,950.00
7$92,250.00$130,350.00
8$98,220.00$138,750.00

Additional Requirements:

  • Applicant must be U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
  • Applicant cannot own any other real or residential property.
  • Applicant cannot have filed for bankruptcy in the last five (5) years.
  • Applicant living or working in Sacramento or Yolo County for the past year.

Loan application review and approval is made in compliance with Federal Credit Equal Opportunity Act and the Equal Housing Opportunity Act, and on an impartial basis.

Where is Habitat building?

Habitat homes are located throughout Sacramento County.

We build homes and communities where we can acquire land that makes development affordable to future homeowners. New homes are typically simple, contemporary, all-electric single family homes with some private outdoor space and a garage.

Click here to learn more about where we are building. 

Questions about the homeownership program?

Please contact our Homeowner Services Department at Apply@HabitatGreaterSac.org

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