Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Albemarle, NC
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Albemarle with roughly 751 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $345 to $402 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Albemarle
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albemarle
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhurst Gardens/elizabeth Heights Public Housing | 200 | $345 | 22 mo |
| The Reserve LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Uwharrie Trail LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Heathfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Albemarle Central School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Henson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Morrow Chase Apartments §202 Senior | 48 | $402 | — |
| Ridge Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Matthew's Place §202 Senior | 34 | $387 | — |
| Forest Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cac of Stanly C §811 | 10 | — | — |
| South 4th Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Stanly PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Stanly County G §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Stanly PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Stanly County G PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| As Stanly Co Ap 2 §811 | 4 | — | — |
| As Stanly Co Housing Corp 3 §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Heathfield Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Heathfield Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| West Drive Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| As Stanly Co Ho §811 | 0 | — | — |
| Morrow Ave Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Albemarle (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Uwharrie Trail LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Heathfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Albemarle Central School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Henson Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ridge Run Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Forest Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| South 4th Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Stanly PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Stanly PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Stanly County G PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Heathfield Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Heathfield Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| West Drive Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Morrow Ave Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
Public housing developments in Albemarle
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amhurst Gardens/elizabeth Heights Public Housing | 200 | $345 | 22 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Stanly County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stanly County: studio $638, 1-BR $705, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,281, 4-BR $1,466.
Full FMR table for Stanly County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Albemarle
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Locust, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.