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Mercy Haven Inc.

1660 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 130, Melville, NY, 11747 · ~75 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Melville, NY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Mercy Haven Inc. served 67 households across 75 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $23,471, and pays an average of $603 per month toward rent.

Households served
67 of 75 units
Avg. household income
$23,471
Avg. rent paid by household
$603
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
12%
Head of household 62+
48%
Head of household with a disability
100%

Unit mix: 60% 1-bedroom, 18% 2-bedroom, 22% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Mercy Haven Inc. directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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