Wade D Mertz LIHTCPB Section 8 Sharpsville, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wade D Mertz is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sharpsville, PA with 102 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average.
102
total units
96%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 S Mercer Ave, Sharpsville, PA 16150 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,555/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,873/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Wade D Mertz
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 52 S Mercer Ave, Sharpsville; 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 (~$401/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Way §202 Senior | Hermitage | 2.2 km |
| Hermitage Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hermitage | 2.5 km |
| Orange Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hermitage | 3.5 km |
| Rad 3 PB Section 8 | Sharon | 4 km |
| Pine Hollow Public Housing | Sharon | 4.2 km |
| Quaker Meadow LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hermitage | 4.3 km |
| Connelly Manor PB Section 8 | Sharon | 4.7 km |
| Riverview Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sharon | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wade D Mertz have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Wade D Mertz?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Wade D Mertz?
Contact the management office at 52 S Mercer Ave in Sharpsville. 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.