The Sacramento City Council this week approved $1.25 million in funding to support a new senior affordable housing development in the Oak Park neighborhood.
Known as the Donner Field Senior Apartments (4501 9th Ave.), the 67-unit development will be led by Eden Housing. The project sits on a 1.23-acre site and will feature two buildings: a U-shaped, two to three-story residential structure and a single-story community building.
“This is a vacant lot that has been that way for many years,” said Councilmember Caity Maple, who represents the area. “It has served very little purpose for the community. It’s going to be turned into 100% affordable senior apartments with 67 units in total.”
The proposed project will include 65 one-bedroom apartments for seniors and two two-bedroom units, one of which will be designated for an on-site manager. As a 100% affordable senior community, each unit must be occupied by at least one resident who is 55 years of age or older.
Of the 67 total units, 48 will be reserved for households earning 50% or less of Sacramento County’s Area Median Income (AMI), while 18 units will be designated for those earning 30% AMI or below. The manager’s unit will not be subject to income restrictions.
Seventeen units will be supported by Project-Based Vouchers from the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and funding from Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services. These units will serve people experiencing homelessness with behavioral health needs. Case management and supportive services will be provided to residents living in these dedicated units.
Planned amenities include a computer room, shared kitchen, multipurpose room, BBQ area, bocce ball court, laundry facilities, and a community garden.
The City’s investment will help fund pre-development and construction costs for the project. Additional financing will include approximately $12.5 million from the State of California through the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program, as well as contributions from the Housing Authority of the City of Sacramento through “Seller Carryback” funds and County funding from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
Construction of the development is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
