Mercy Apartments PB Section 8 Auburn, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mercy Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Auburn, NY with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $417/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$417
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Thornton Ave, Auburn, NY 13021 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,201/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,382/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mercy Apartments
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 1 Thornton Ave, Auburn; 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 (~$417/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| S E Payne Cornerstone LIHTCPB Section 8 | Auburn | 1.4 km |
| Westlake Ii LIHTC | Auburn | 1.4 km |
| Pearce Tract Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | Auburn | 2 km |
| Olympia Terrace PB Section 8 | Auburn | 3.3 km |
| Elaine Estates PB Section 8 | Auburn | 4.2 km |
| Sennett Meadows Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sennett | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mercy Apartments 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 Mercy Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $417/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 Mercy Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1 Thornton Ave in Auburn. 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.