Merced Commons I PB Section 8 Merced, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Merced Commons I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Merced, CA with 76 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $424/month on average.
76
total units
93%
occupancy
$424
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 Q St, Merced, CA 95341 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,248/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,762/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at Merced Commons I
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 290 Q St, 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 (~$424/mo average here).
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- Gateway Homes Public Housing
- 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
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sca Homes LIHTC | Merced | 0.8 km |
| Alamar Apts I LIHTC | Merced | 0.8 km |
| Sca Homes LIHTC | Merced | 0.8 km |
| Glenhaven Park LIHTC | Merced | 1.7 km |
| Haven Park Partners Ii LIHTC | Merced | 1.7 km |
| Haven Park Partners Iii LIHTC | Merced | 1.7 km |
| Glen Haven Park LIHTC | Merced | 1.7 km |
| Haven Park Partners Iv LIHTC | Merced | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Merced
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merced Commons I 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 Merced Commons I?
Residents report average rents near $424/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 Merced Commons I?
Contact the management office at 290 Q 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.