Sacramento Plans to Convert Apartments to Affordable Housing
The city intends to purchase The Maven on Broadway to provide workforce and low-income housing units.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Apartments
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Sacramento officials are moving to acquire The Maven on Broadway to transform the majority of its 306 units into affordable housing. The project aims to address the local shortage of workforce housing without displacing existing tenants.
Why it matters
The conversion directly addresses Sacramento's critical shortage of affordable housing for workers. By securing these units, the city aims to stabilize living costs for residents earning below the area median income.
One-person households earning $73,600 or less qualify for the 80% income bracket, while those earning $46,000 or less qualify for the 50% bracket. Monthly rents are set at $1,776 and $1,315 respectively, compared to $1,984 for market-rate units.
The players
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
This agency manages public housing resources and urban development projects within the Sacramento area.
Pat Hume
He serves as a local supervisor who has engaged with community members regarding the impact of the apartment conversion.
The details
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) intends to purchase the complex located at 230 Broadway in the Upper Land Park neighborhood. Existing tenants will not face displacement as the city transitions the property into a mixed-income facility.
Timeline
The Maven on Broadway first opened in 2022.
On Oct. 13, 2026, the SHRA confirmed that no existing tenants would be displaced.
Supervisor Pat Hume discussed neighborhood concerns on Oct. 20, 2026.
The SHRA Commission is scheduled to consider final purchase approval on Nov. 10, 2026.
Culture Shift
This project reflects a broader trend of municipalities intervening in the private rental market to secure long-term affordability. It mirrors national efforts to utilize housing standards like the area median income (AMI) to address urban displacement.
Residents currently living in the complex will not be forced to move, providing stability for the existing community. For prospective tenants, the project creates new opportunities to access housing at rents significantly lower than the current market rate.
The takeaway
This conversion project serves as a practical model for how cities can leverage existing infrastructure to expand affordable housing stock quickly. Interested residents should monitor the upcoming commission meeting to understand the project's official timeline and eligibility requirements.
What happens next
The SHRA Commission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 10, 2026, to vote on the final approval of the property purchase.
Further reading
Learn more about local rental trends in our Sacramento Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sacramento Bee.
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