By Sara Beth Williams–
Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights open from Feb 1. through March 25. The housing project will result in a total of 26 new homes built on Sayonara Drive.
Those interested in applying for a home must attend an orientation session before submitting an application. Habitat for Humanity is planning on holding an additional in-person informational meeting on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Citrus Heights Event Center. Virtual information sessions will also be available on Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento’s website. The Citrus Heights Event Center is located at 6300 Fountain Square Drive.
The third phase of homes constructed will include a mix of two, three- and four-bedroom single-family residences, aimed at providing home-ownership opportunities for working families who are making 30 to 80 percent of the area median income.
Phases 2 and 3 follow the successful launch of the first phase of construction, which included the development of eight single-family homes along a previously underutilized parcel near Sayonara Drive. Those homes are expected to be completed in May 2026.
That initial phase saw overwhelming community interest, with over 300 submitted applications according to Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento CEO Leah Miller, who spoke at the groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the project.
Phase 2 will include the construction of four homes. Families for the second phase of homes were selected in January, Habitat for Humanity said in an update in January. Construction is expected to be completed on the second phase of homes in October 2026.
The local Habitat for Humanity has called the Sayonara housing project their “largest housing project to date.”
The application period for Phase 3 will be open from Feb. 1-March 25. Interested applicants can visit Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento’s website for more information and for eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply.
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