Courtyard view of Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA

Children play in the courtyard path at Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA — OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Resident enjoys the community garden at Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA.

Walkway at Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA

Playground at Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA

Exterior view of the office at Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA.

Community room at Valley Oak Homes in Petaluma, CA

Valley Oak Homes

875 Lyon Street, Sonoma

Accepting Applications

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Accepting Applications

To apply online, please click the Apply Online button.
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For more information, please click the Download Flyer button.

Eligibility

Head of household must be at least 18 years or older, or legally emancipated at the time of application.

The waiting list for 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units at Valley Oak Homes opens on October 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Applications will be available to submit online. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information. A valid email address is required to apply online. Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026.

Applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications will be available to pick up and drop off at 875 Lyon St, Sonoma, CA 95476 at these times:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026: 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2026: 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 9am to 5pm

Paper applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application. Applications submitted by mail must be received by the manager’s office by 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026.

A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 500 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. If additional applications are needed, we reserve the right to process the next applications in lottery order.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email ValleyOaks@sahahomes.org or call the number above.

Contact +1 (888) 856-4749
Income Level
30-50% AMI
Resident Population
Families
Completion March 2013
Architect
McCamant & Durrett Architects
Financing Partners
City of Sonoma

CTCAC

Silicon Valley Bank

Sonoma County
Property Manager
SAHA PM
Awards 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit, Valley Oak Homes
2014 Readers Choice Winner: Affordable Housing Finance, Valley Oak Homes

Valley Oak Homes is a 43-unit affordable rental project on a 2.07 acre formerly vacant site located at 19344 Sonoma Highway in the City of Sonoma, California. The project was designed with the goal of creating a vibrant family community within an environmentally sustainable development. The project serves low to extremely low income families, with incomes at or below 50% Area Median Income. The site plan of the development was inspired by Sonoma’s rich history of the town square with a public commons. SAHA has prioritized the provision of community space for residents by creating a large common open space fronting a clubhouse with a common terrace. The clubhouse acts as the community hub for the seven residential buildings and includes a multipurpose room with a common kitchen, public gathering space, a homework/computer room, a tenant services office, and a resident manager office. A community garden and bicycle parking is also included to bring residents together and encourage healthy living. The concept for Valley Oak Homes in the City of Sonoma exemplifies SAHA’s high quality design approach and showcases Sonoma’s commitment to environmental sustainability. From the site planning to the finish materials, every effort was made to use design strategies, building systems, and materials that make long-lasting, resource-efficient, and healthy homes that complement the neighborhood and natural environment where they are built.

Photos by McCamant & Durrett Architects.