Housing Authority of the County of Merced
Waiting Lists
Learn more about Housing Authority of the County of Merced.
- Merced County, California Section 8 HCV is open.
- O'Banion Terrace, Sierra Vista, Retreat and Laurel Glen, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Midway and Grove Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Gateway Terrace, 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Dos Palos Apartments, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
- Winton Apartments, 3-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
- Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
Open: Merced County, California Section 8 HCV
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 23, 2023 at 9:00 am, until June 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm CT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Merced County, California.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
Open: O'Banion Terrace, Sierra Vista, Retreat and Laurel Glen, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting 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 at 9:00 am, until July 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Merced County, California.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
Open: Midway and Grove Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting Section 8 Project based Voucher waiting list applications for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments for Midway and Grove from May 23, 2023 at 9:00 am, until July 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Merced County, California.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
Open: Gateway Terrace, 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 4-Bedroom apartments at Gateway Terrace from May 23, 2023 at 9:00 am, until July 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Merced County, California.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
Open: Dos Palos Apartments, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments for Dos Palos from May 23, 2023 at 9:00 am, until July 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Merced County, California. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
Open: Winton Apartments, 3-Bedroom Public Housing
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Winton from May 23, 2023 at 9:00 am, until July 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Merced County, California. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
Open: Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced (HACM) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater from May 23, 2023 at 9:00 am, until July 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Preferences have not been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is 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.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Merced County, California. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (209) 722-3501 extension 100 .
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/24/2023.
About Housing Authority of the County of Merced
405 U Street, Merced, CA | Visit Website | (209) 386-4139
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 (HCV) and Public Housing programs..
In addition, Housing Authority of the County of Merced offers other programs for eligible households, including:
- Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
- Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
Housing Authority Jurisdiction
Low-income housing managed by Housing Authority of the County of Merced is located in Merced County, CA.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.
Office Hours
Open today from 7:30am to 5:00pm PT.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 |
About the Housing Authority of the County of Merced Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Housing Authority of the County of Merced manages 2,332 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:
| Standard | Family Unification | Ported Out | VASH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vouchers | 2,191 | 22 | 24 | 95 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher | $699 | $749 | $608 | $519 |
| Monthly Cost | $1,531,408 | $16,477 | $14,600 | $49,274 |
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 8% having issued approximately 344 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 7 years and 9 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 21 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 3.2 persons and has a household income of $14,182 per year. 93% of households were very low income (VLI) and 66% were extremely low income (ELI). 28% of households had wages as a major source of income, 21% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 48% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
4% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 61% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 19% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 17% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 1% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
62% of households included children, 18% of which had two adults in the household. 52% of households with children have a female head of household. 79% of all households were headed by a female.
80% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 19% of all heads of households being Black and 1% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Housing Authority of the County of Merced Housing Choice Voucher program, 15% include at least one person with a disability. 26% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 81% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
21% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 31% with 2 bedrooms and 47% with 3 or more bedrooms. 13% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Housing Authority of the County of Merced voucher holders in 2016 was $392 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $658. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $127.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
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