Wilson Housing Authority PB Section 8 Wilson, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wilson Housing Authority is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilson, NC with 24 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $320/month on average.
24
total units
88%
occupancy
$320
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,277/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,256/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 75% |
How to apply at Wilson Housing Authority
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 205 Goldsboro 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 (~$320/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilson
- Whitfield Homes Public Housing
- E. B. Jordan Homes Public Housing
- Forest Road 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
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Venue Residential LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.1 km |
| Pender Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.1 km |
| Colonial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.1 km |
| Summer Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.4 km |
| Morgans Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.4 km |
| Arc/hds Wilson PB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.4 km |
| Moore Street Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.4 km |
| Spruce St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilson | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wilson Housing Authority have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Wilson Housing Authority?
Residents report average rents near $320/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 Wilson Housing Authority?
Contact the management office at 205 Goldsboro 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.