Merit Hall §811 Long Beach, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Merit Hall is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Long Beach, CA with 19 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $392/month on average.
19
total units
89%
occupancy
$392
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1035 Lewis Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,165/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,165/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Merit Hall
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 1035 Lewis Ave, Long Beach; 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 (~$392/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merit Hall have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Merit Hall?
Residents report average rents near $392/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 Merit Hall?
Contact the management office at 1035 Lewis Ave in Long Beach. 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.