First Ward Place LIHTCPB Section 8 Charlotte, NC

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

First Ward Place is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Charlotte, NC with 174 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

174
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
AddressEast 8th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units117
Placed in service1998

How to apply at First Ward Place

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at East 8th Street, Charlotte; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Ten 05 W. Trade Fka.... Sycamore Green LIHTCPB Section 8Charlotte1.4 km
Strawn Tower Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Charlotte1.4 km
The Park at Oaklawn LIHTCPB Section 8Charlotte2.2 km
The Alexander LIHTCPB Section 8Charlotte2.2 km
Anita Stroud Senior Complex §202 SeniorCharlotte2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does First Ward Place have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 First Ward Place?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at First Ward Place?
Contact the management office at East 8th Street in Charlotte. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.