Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brevard, NC
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brevard with roughly 491 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $486 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Brevard
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brevard
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam/beech/cedar Crest Public Housing | 163 | $486 | 13 mo |
| Broad River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Mountain Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cottages at Brevard LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Balsam Grove Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $354 | — |
| English Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Cedar Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Excelsior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brevard (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Mountain Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cottages at Brevard LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Balsam Grove Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $354 | — |
| English Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Cedar Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Excelsior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Brevard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam/beech/cedar Crest Public Housing | 163 | $486 | 13 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Transylvania County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Transylvania County: studio $881, 1-BR $887, 2-BR $1,164, 3-BR $1,396, 4-BR $1,749.
Full FMR table for Transylvania County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brevard
- 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
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
- Gastonia, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.