Mei Lun Yuen PB Section 8 San Francisco, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mei Lun Yuen is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Francisco, CA with 185 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $596/month on average.
185
total units
98%
occupancy
$596
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,339/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,856/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Mei Lun Yuen
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 945 Sacramento St, San Francisco; 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 (~$596/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ping Yuen LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Civic Center Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| 921 Howard Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Ping Yuen North LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Ambassador Ritz LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Alexander Residence LIHTC | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| The Alexander Residence PB Section 8 | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
| Dalt Hotel LIHTC | San Francisco | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mei Lun Yuen 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 Mei Lun Yuen?
Residents report average rents near $596/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 Mei Lun Yuen?
Contact the management office at 945 Sacramento St in San Francisco. 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.