Childs Avenue Apts LIHTC Merced, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Childs Avenue Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Merced, CA with 27 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

27
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address1296 W First St, Merced, CA 95341 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units27
Placed in service1993

How to apply at Childs Avenue Apts

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1296 W First St, Merced; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Merced

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Glenhaven Park LIHTCMerced1.7 km
Haven Park Partners Ii LIHTCMerced1.7 km
Haven Park Partners Iii LIHTCMerced1.7 km
Glen Haven Park LIHTCMerced1.7 km
Haven Park Partners Iv LIHTCMerced2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Childs Avenue Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Childs Avenue Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Childs Avenue Apts?
Contact the management office at 1296 W First St in Merced. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.