Forest Road Public Housing Wilson, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Road is a Public Housing community in Wilson, NC with 160 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
160
total units
80%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 313A Hackney St E, Wilson, NC 27893 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,631/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,290/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Forest Road
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 313A Hackney St E, Wilson; 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 (~$381/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilson
- Whitfield Homes Public Housing
- E. B. Jordan Homes Public Housing
- Beacon Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crescent Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arbor Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Abbington Crossing of Wilson LIHTCPB Section 8
- Forest Hills PB Section 8
- Clairmont Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heatherton Grove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ravenswood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Venue Residential LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 0.8 km |
| Wesley Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 0.8 km |
| Pender Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 0.8 km |
| Somerset Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 0.8 km |
| Colonial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 0.8 km |
| Cac of Wilson # §811 | Wilson | 0.8 km |
| Springfield Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.1 km |
| St James Plaza §202 Senior | Wilson | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Road 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 Forest Road?
Residents report average rents near $381/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 Road?
Contact the management office at 313A Hackney St E in Wilson. 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.