Merrimac Village PB Section 8 Fitzgerald, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Merrimac Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fitzgerald, GA with 50 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average.
50
total units
82%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 N Merrimac Drive Ext, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,381/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,298/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Merrimac Village
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 1000 N Merrimac Drive Ext, Fitzgerald; 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 (~$300/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fitzgerald
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- Bridgecreek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Jack Allen LIHTCPB Section 8
- Merrimac Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Village of Ben Hill LIHTC
- Mulberry Court LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colony Square LIHTCPB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merrimac Village 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 Merrimac Village?
Residents report average rents near $300/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 Merrimac Village?
Contact the management office at 1000 N Merrimac Drive Ext in Fitzgerald. 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.