Housing Authority of the County of Merced

This housing agency serves Merced County, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Merced County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: O'Banion Terrace, Sierra Vista, Retreat and Laurel Glen, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Midway and Grove Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Gateway Terrace, 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Dos Palos Apartments, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Winton Apartments, 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Merced County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 23, 2023, until June 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

Closed: O'Banion Terrace, Sierra Vista, Retreat and Laurel Glen, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at O'Banion Terrace, Sierra Vista, Retreat and Laurel Glen from May 23, 2023, until July 10, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

Closed: Midway and Grove Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Section 8 Project based Voucher waiting list applications for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments for Midway and Grove from May 23, 2023, until July 10, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

Closed: Gateway Terrace, 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 4-Bedroom apartments at Gateway Terrace from May 23, 2023, until July 10, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

Closed: Dos Palos Apartments, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments for Dos Palos from May 23, 2023, until July 10, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

Closed: Winton Apartments, 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Winton from May 23, 2023, until July 10, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

Closed: Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater from May 23, 2023, until July 10, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACM notice on May 24, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Merced provides affordable housing for up to 3,249 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm
Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

405 U Street, Merced, CA

Visit Website(209) 386-4139

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Merced?

Housing Authority of the County of Merced serves 2,601 low-income households. The agency manages 2,891 Housing Choice Vouchers and 404 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 66 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Merced. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Merced households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Merced residents are employed?

Working adults head 676 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Merced.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced?

There are 2028 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Merced housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Merced renters?

Black 494
Native American 52
Asian-Pacific Islander 208
White 546
Hispanic 1,327

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Merced?

There are 676 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced. Senior households are 26% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Merced housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Merced housing?

There are 416 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Merced housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Merced.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Merced?

The Housing Authority of the County of Merced is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the County of Merced open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Merced’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 23, 2023 and closed on June 26, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Merced

Scattered Sites

1025 Cameo Ct, Atwater, California 95334

Gateway Homes

401 George Dr, Merced, California 95348

Scattered Sites

736 Abby Cir, Los Banos, California 93635

Witmer Columbia Place

1304 W 7th St, Los Angeles, California 90017