Main Street Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 Durham, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Main Street Townhomes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Durham, NC with 21 units reporting 71% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average.
21
total units
71%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,996/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,776/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Main Street Townhomes
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 705 E Main St, Durham; 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 (~$331/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 500 East Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 0.8 km |
| Southside Revitalization Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 0.8 km |
| 300 East Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 0.8 km |
| Southside Revitalization Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 0.8 km |
| Forest Hill Heights Public Housing | Durham | 0.8 km |
| Veranda at Whitted School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Durham | 1.4 km |
| Jj Henderson LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Main Street Townhomes have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Main Street Townhomes?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Main Street Townhomes?
Contact the management office at 705 E Main St in Durham. 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.