Emerson Arms PB Section 8 Martinez, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emerson Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Martinez, CA with 32 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $680/month on average.
32
total units
94%
occupancy
$680
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 326 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,221/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,373/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Emerson Arms
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 326 Ward St, Martinez; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$680/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Martinez
- Alhambra Terrace Public Housing
- Riverhouse Hotel LIHTC
- Berrellesa Palms LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heights Public Housing | Benicia | 5.6 km |
| The Calms at Burgess Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benicia | 5.6 km |
| Grayson Creek Apts LIHTC | Pleasant Hill | 6.8 km |
| Chilpancingo Vista PB Section 8 | Pleasant Hill | 6.8 km |
| Carquinez Vista Manor §202 Senior | Crockett | 8.1 km |
| Concord Residential Club PB Section 8 | Concord | 9 km |
| Windsor Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Concord | 9.5 km |
| The Heritage PB Section 8 | Concord | 9.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emerson Arms have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Emerson Arms?
Residents report average rents near $680/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Emerson Arms?
Contact the management office at 326 Ward St in Martinez. 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.