Gaston Project Public Housing Gaston, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gaston Project is a Public Housing community in Gaston, NC with 49 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $330/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 38 months.
49
total units
94%
occupancy
$330
avg resident rent
38 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Broughton St, Gaston, NC 27832 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,549/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,884/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Gaston Project
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 401 Broughton St, Gaston; 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 (~$330/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Gaston
- Greenwood Terrace Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill PB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 4.5 km |
| Carriage Hill PB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 4.5 km |
| Rr Pha - South Rosemary Sec. 8 Nc PB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 6.9 km |
| Arc/hds Halifax PB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 6.9 km |
| Rooney Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 7.8 km |
| Windchase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 7.8 km |
| Woodbury Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapid | 7.8 km |
| River Towne Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 7.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gaston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gaston Project 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 Gaston Project?
Residents report average rents near $330/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 Gaston Project?
Contact the management office at 401 Broughton St in Gaston. 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.