Lincoln Apartments Public Housing Goldsboro, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Apartments is a Public Housing community in Goldsboro, NC with 344 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $247/month on average.
344
total units
92%
occupancy
$247
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro, NC 27530 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,266/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,722/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Lincoln Apartments
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 509 E Chestnut St, Goldsboro; 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 (~$247/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Goldsboro
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- West Haven Apartments Public Housing
- Woodcrest-elmwood-little Washington Public Housing
- Grand at Day Point PB Section 8
- The Grand at Day Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kirkwood Apartments PB Section 8
- Brookside Manor Public Housing
- Winfrey Court Ii Public Housing
- Alpha Arms Apartments PB Section 8
- Lochstone LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesborough House Apartments PB Section 8 | Goldsboro | 0.8 km |
| Adair Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Goldsboro | 1.1 km |
| Park Court Apartments Public Housing | Goldsboro | 1.4 km |
| Adair Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Goldsboro | 2 km |
| Villas at Adair Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Goldsboro | 2 km |
| Jefferson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Goldsboro | 2 km |
| Greenleaf Grace §202 Senior | Goldsboro | 2 km |
| Huntington Senior Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Goldsboro | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Goldsboro
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Apartments 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 Lincoln Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $247/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 Lincoln Apartments?
Contact the management office at 509 E Chestnut St in Goldsboro. 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.