Forest Ridge PB Section 8 Sanford, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Ridge is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sanford, NC with 40 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average.
40
total units
88%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 546 Forest Ridge Dr, Sanford, NC 27330 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,681/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,218/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 47% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Forest Ridge
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 546 Forest Ridge Dr, Sanford; 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 (~$470/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sanford
- Linden Hgts/utley Plaza/foushee Hgts Public Housing
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- Sandhill Court LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summerfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kendall Creek LIHTCPB Section 8
- Firetower Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Autumn Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8
- Autumn Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Juniper Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookhollow Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matthews Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2 km |
| Apple Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.2 km |
| Sandhill Manor on Courtland LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.4 km |
| Mckenzie Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.4 km |
| Sanford Makepeace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.5 km |
| Wilrik Hotel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.8 km |
| Mckenzie Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.8 km |
| Timberwood Apts, Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Ridge have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Forest Ridge?
Residents report average rents near $470/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 Forest Ridge?
Contact the management office at 546 Forest Ridge Dr in Sanford. 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.