Merritt Legacy LIHTCPB Section 8 Leander, TX

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Merritt Legacy is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Leander, TX with 208 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

208
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1350 Sonny Dr, Leander, TX Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units208
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Merritt Legacy

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1350 Sonny Dr, Leander; 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.

Other subsidized housing in Leander

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Tuckaway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Park4.2 km
Tuckaway Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Park4.2 km
Ranch at Cedar Park LIHTCCedar Park4.7 km
Ranch at Cedar Park LIHTCCedar Park4.7 km
Whitestone & Tamaric Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Park5.1 km
Whitestone & Tamaric Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Park5.1 km
Tamaric Apts LIHTCCedar Park5.8 km
Cedar Park Townhomes LIHTCCedar Park8.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Merritt Legacy have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Merritt Legacy?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Merritt Legacy?
Contact the management office at 1350 Sonny Dr in Leander. 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.