Mercy Terrace PB Section 8 San Francisco, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Mercy Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Francisco, CA with 158 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average.

158
total units
89%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address333 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Map →
Average household income$17,457/yr
Average personal income$12,844/yr
People per unit1.4
Moved in within last year9%
Households below 30% AMI100%
Households below 50% AMI100%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Mercy Terrace

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 333 Baker St, San Francisco; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$422/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in San Francisco

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Rosa Parks LIHTCPB Section 8San Francisco1.4 km
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Plaza Public HousingSan Francisco1.4 km
1950 Mission Street LIHTCPB Section 8San Francisco1.7 km
Eastern Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8San Francisco2 km
Coventry Park LIHTCSan Francisco2.4 km
Civic Center Residence LIHTCPB Section 8San Francisco2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Mercy Terrace 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 Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Terrace?
Contact the management office at 333 Baker 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.