Pilgrim Park Apartments PB Section 8 San Rafael, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pilgrim Park Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Rafael, CA with 36 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $711/month on average.
36
total units
100%
occupancy
$711
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,797/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,324/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Pilgrim Park 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 33 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael; 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 (~$711/mo average here).
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- Sommerhill Townhomes LIHTC
- Anise Turina Apts LIHTC
- Martinelli House LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue §811 | San Rafael | 1.4 km |
| Nova House Inc. §811 | San Rafael | 2 km |
| Riviera Apts LIHTC | San Rafael | 2.8 km |
| Oak Hill Apartments §811 | San Anselmo | 3.4 km |
| Marin Housing for the Handicapped PB Section 8 | San Rafael | 3.4 km |
| Belvedere Place Apts LIHTC | San Rafael | 3.7 km |
| Toussin Senior Aprtments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kentfield | 3.7 km |
| Ecology House §811 | San Rafael | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pilgrim Park 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 Pilgrim Park Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $711/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 Pilgrim Park Apartments?
Contact the management office at 33 Merrydale Rd in San Rafael. 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.