Wheeler Manor

651 W 6th St, Gilroy, California 95020

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Wheeler Manor was built as a hospital in 1929 and remained in operation through 1989. This national registered historic building was designed by California architect William Weeks in the Mediterranean style. When it was built, it was the only hospital in the state equipped with nurse call buttons in patient rooms. While the hospital had since been converted to affordable housing, the emergency call system has been upgraded for use by the senior residents.

Wheeler Manor added a newer Building B senior housing complex in 1993. A renovation in 2018 preserved important historical components of the original hospital including the original foundation and walls, clay tile roof, double hung windows, arched entrance and tile inlay from the original structure.

Senior residents make use of activity room, community room with kitchen, dining room, fitness center, library and on-site laundry. The exterior offers gardening boxes and a landscaped courtyard with a gazebo. A new satellite senior health center operated by On Lok joins Live Oak Adult Day Care to provide vital services on-site. Public transportation is nearby and sidewalk-lined streets encourage residents to walk the quiet, surrounding neighborhood.

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom Small (1/1)	415	From $499 To $800
One Bedroom Large (1/1)	576	From $499 To $718

One Bedroom Small is Closed

Last updated on October 31st, 2017

One Bedroom Large is Closed

Last updated on October 31st, 2017

Eligibility for Wheeler Manor

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Gilroy but actual income limits may differ for units at Wheeler Manor.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
Very Low Income (50%)	$62,450	$71,400	$80,300	$89,200	$96,350	$103,500	$110,650	$117,750
Low Income (60%)	$74,940	$85,680	$96,360	$107,040	$115,620	$124,200	$132,780	$141,300

Wheeler Manor Details

4 one bedroom units.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Property Amenities

Fitness Center
Community Room
Library
On-Site Laundry

Unit Amenities

Dining Area

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.

Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.