Program: Combined · Public housing units: 421 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,891 · Households served: 2,554 · Occupancy: 77% · ZIP codes served: 24
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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