Gateway Homes Public Housing Merced, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gateway Homes is a Public Housing community in Merced, CA with 176 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $502/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 50 months.
176
total units
98%
occupancy
$502
avg resident rent
50 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2860 Park Ave Apt L, Merced, CA 95348 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,246/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,430/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Gateway Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2860 Park Ave Apt L, Merced; 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 (~$502/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Merced
- Grove Apts LIHTC
- Laurel Glen LIHTC
- Sunnyside Apts LIHTC
- The Retreat at Merced Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunny View Apts I LIHTC
- Sierra Meadows Apts LIHTC
- Willowbrook Apts Ii LIHTC
- Tioga Apts LIHTC
- Alamar Apts Ii LIHTC
- Willowbrook Apts I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merced Gardens PB Section 8 | Merced | 2 km |
| Glenhaven Park LIHTC | Merced | 2.4 km |
| Haven Park Partners Ii LIHTC | Merced | 2.4 km |
| Haven Park Partners Iii LIHTC | Merced | 2.4 km |
| Glen Haven Park LIHTC | Merced | 2.4 km |
| Woodbridge Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Merced | 2.8 km |
| Sca Homes LIHTC | Merced | 2.8 km |
| Alamar Apts I LIHTC | Merced | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Merced
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gateway Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Gateway Homes?
Residents report average rents near $502/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 Gateway Homes?
Contact the management office at 2860 Park Ave Apt L 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.