Margaret Mcdowell Manor §202 Senior West Sacramento, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Margaret Mcdowell Manor is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in West Sacramento, CA with 72 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average.
72
total units
93%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 Merkley Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,206/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,971/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Margaret Mcdowell Manor
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1525 Merkley Ave, West Sacramento; 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Margaret Mcdowell Manor have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Margaret Mcdowell Manor?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 Margaret Mcdowell Manor?
Contact the management office at 1525 Merkley Ave in West Sacramento. 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.