Cotton Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Monroe, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cotton Street Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Monroe, NC with 72 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
72
total units
96%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 Cotton St, Monroe, NC 28112 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,889/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,751/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Cotton Street Commons
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 819 Cotton St, Monroe; 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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- The Arc Union C §811
- Greenwood East Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenwood West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arc/hds Union C PB Section 8 | Wingate | 6 km |
| Union Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wingate | 7.6 km |
| Gatewood Vlg PB Section 8 | Wingate | 7.6 km |
| Manor Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wingate | 7.6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cotton Street Commons have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cotton Street Commons?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Cotton Street Commons?
Contact the management office at 819 Cotton St in Monroe. 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.