Durham, NC Low Income Housing

Durham, NC Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Durham, NC

How do I qualify for low income housing in Durham, NC?
To qualify for low income housing in North Carolina, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Durham, NC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Durham, NC, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Durham, NC. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Durham, North Carolina - Durham County

Studio Apartments $1,134
One Bedroom Apartments $1,315
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,669
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,031

List of Low Income Housing in or near Durham, NC

Maplewood Square Senior Housing

Maplewood Square Senior Housing - Durham

1520 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC - 27701
(919) 402-1684
Durham County

Willard Street Public Housing

Willard Street Public Housing - Durham

481 Willard Street
Durham, NC - 27701
(919) 698-2622
Durham County

Morehead Hills Apartments

Morehead Hills Apartments - Durham

500 Cobb St
Durham, NC - 27701
(919) 683-2713
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

JJ Henderson Senior Housing

JJ Henderson Senior Housing - Durham

807 South Duke Street
Durham, NC - 27701
(919) 287-4949
Durham County

The Pointes at Downtown Crossing - Affordable Community

The Pointes at Downtown Crossing - Affordable Community - Durham

705 E Main Street
Durham, NC - 27701
(919) 667-9907
Durham County

Magnolia Pointe Apartment Homes - Durham

4801 Danube Lane
Durham, NC - 27704
(919) 477-1024
Durham County

Falls Pointe at the Park - Durham

100 Cascade Falls Lane
Durham, NC - 27713
(919) 806-5400
Durham County

Durham Housing Authority

Durham Housing Authority - Durham

330 E. Main St.
Durham, NC - 27701
(919) 683-1551
Durham County

Durham Regional Financial Center Dba Durham Regional Community Development Group - Durham

315 East Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC -
919-688-3381-222
Durham County

New Bethel - L.W. Reid Apartments - Durham

2614 Crest St
Durham, NC - 27705
(919) 286-7898
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fitts-powell Apartments - Durham

1017 Cook Rd
Durham, NC - 27713
919-956-7901
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Joseph's Place - Durham

506 Hope St
Durham, NC - 27707
919-682-9807
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oakley Square Apartments - Durham

1835 Cheek Rd Apt 13-a
Durham, NC - 27704
919-682-2701
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lynnhaven Apartments - Durham

917 Wadesboro St
Durham, NC - 27703
919-596-2167
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jfk Towers - Durham

4900 Roxboro Rd
Durham, NC - 27704
919-477-9813
Durham County
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Crestview Apartments - Durham

2809 Crest St
Durham, NC - 27705
919 286-5431
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rochelle Manor Apartments

Rochelle Manor Apartments - Durham

2819-1 Rochelle St
Durham, NC - 27703
336-375-1552
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 5

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 5 - Durham

23 Cambian Pl
Durham, NC - 27704
273-4404 x21
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 4

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 4 - Durham

309 Melbourne St
Durham, NC - 27703
273-4404 x21
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 3

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 3 - Durham

1119 Carpenter Fletcher Rd
Durham, NC - 27713
273-4404 x21
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 2

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 2 - Durham

614 Seven Oaks Rd
Durham, NC - 27704
273-4404 x21
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 1

Arc Hds Durham Co Gh 1 - Durham

3520 Dixon Rd
Durham, NC - 27707
273-4404 x21
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Durham Hosiery Mill

Durham Hosiery Mill - Durham

804 Angier Avenue
Durham, NC - 27701
(919)682-4866
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

L.w. Reid Homes For The Elderly - Durham

2608 Crest Street
Durham, NC - 27705
(919) 286-7898
Durham County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Durham, NC

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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