Benjamin Manor Public Housing Elizabethtown, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benjamin Manor is a Public Housing community in Elizabethtown, NC with 26 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $287/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
26
total units
81%
occupancy
$287
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 Mercer Mill Rd, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,799/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,573/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
How to apply at Benjamin Manor
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 512 Mercer Mill Rd, Elizabethtown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$287/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
- Mercer Road Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oak Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Swanzy Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lewis Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Woodcroft Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hilltop Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tall Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8
- Gooden Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arc/hds Bladen PB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benjamin Manor have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Benjamin Manor?
Residents report average rents near $287/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Benjamin Manor?
Contact the management office at 512 Mercer Mill Rd in Elizabethtown. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.