Mcdougald Ter Public Housing Durham, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mcdougald Ter is a Public Housing community in Durham, NC with 281 units reporting 59% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $195/month on average.
281
total units
59%
occupancy
$195
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 14A Dorothy Dr, Durham, NC 27701 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,525/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,947/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Mcdougald Ter
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 14A Dorothy Dr, 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 (~$195/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Veranda at Whitted School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 0.8 km |
| Durham Hosiery Mill PB Section 8 | Durham | 1.1 km |
| Commerce Street Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.1 km |
| Commerce Street Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.1 km |
| Elizabeth Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.1 km |
| Lovett Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.1 km |
| Dillard Street B LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.1 km |
| Southside Revitalization Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Durham | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Durham
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mcdougald Ter 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 Mcdougald Ter?
Residents report average rents near $195/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 Mcdougald Ter?
Contact the management office at 14A Dorothy Dr 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.