Housing authoritiesCACounty of Merced Housing Authority
County of Merced Housing Authority
County of Merced Housing Authority is based in Merced, Merced County, CA and administers 2,891 Section 8 vouchers and 421 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA023. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,554. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-08-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,116 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,213 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,503 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,067 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,503 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,878 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $22 | $28 | $32 | $36 | $40 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $44 | $56 | $62 | $68 | $74 |
| Heating (Electric) | $18 | $22 | $27 | $33 | $39 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $16 | $19 | $22 | $25 | $28 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $16 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $9 | $15 | $21 | $27 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $9 | $14 | $18 | $22 |
| Other Electric | $27 | $32 | $46 | $60 | $74 |
| Air Conditioning | $11 | $13 | $18 | $23 | $28 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $14 | $20 | $28 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $21 | $24 | $32 | $44 | $56 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $18 | $22 | $28 | $34 | $40 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $12 | $14 |
| Water | $36 | $36 | $38 | $39 | $41 |
| Sewer | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Trash Collection | $37 | $37 | $37 | $37 | $37 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93610 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,360 | $1,880 | $2,270 |
| 93620 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 93622 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,400 |
| 93635 | $1,390 | $1,460 | $1,760 | $2,420 | $2,870 |
| 93665 | $1,160 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $2,020 | $2,390 |
| 95301 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,950 | $2,330 |
| 95303 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95312 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95315 | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,410 | $1,940 | $2,300 |
| 95316 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,600 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 95317 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95322 | $1,180 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 95324 | $1,360 | $1,430 | $1,720 | $2,370 | $2,810 |
| 95333 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95334 | $1,320 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $2,300 | $2,730 |
| 95340 | $1,120 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,950 | $2,320 |
| 95341 | $1,150 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $2,010 | $2,380 |
| 95348 | $1,470 | $1,550 | $1,860 | $2,560 | $3,040 |
| 95360 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 95365 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95369 | $1,050 | $1,110 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95374 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 95380 | $1,180 | $1,280 | $1,660 | $2,230 | $2,610 |
| 95388 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
County of Merced Housing Authority
405 U St, Merced, CA 95341
Phone: (209) 386-4139
Official website: merced-pha.com
Email updates
About County of Merced Housing Authority
Overview
The County of Merced Housing Authority operates 421 public housing units and administers 2,891 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,554 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 77% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The County of Merced Housing Authority ranks 30th in the state of California by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 88 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to a substantial number of families in Merced County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,360 to $1,840, with an average of $1,482. This is significantly lower than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 95348 at $1,840, while the lowest is in ZIP code 95303 at $1,360.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.