Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Burlington, NC
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Burlington with roughly 1,381 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $291 to $413 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Burlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burlington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek PB Section 8 | 297 | — | — |
| Burlington Homes, Inc PB Section 8 | 100 | $389 | — |
| Woodridge Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $413 | — |
| Tucker Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $291 | — |
| Beaumont Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $301 | — |
| Auburn Trace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Auburn Trace Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Forestdale Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Amberly Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Alamance Plaza PB Section 8 | 76 | $367 | — |
| Auburn Spring LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Villages at Broadview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Whitford Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lakeside PB Section 8 | 40 | $381 | — |
| Spencer Brown Thomes Homes PB Section 8 | 40 | $385 | — |
| The Willows Apartments §202 Senior | 40 | $387 | — |
| Cac of Alamance 2 §811 | 14 | — | — |
| Cac of Alamance §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Alamanc §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Life Builders, §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Alamance 2 PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| The Arc Alamanc §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Alamanc §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Burlington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek PB Section 8 | 297 | — | — |
| Burlington Homes, Inc PB Section 8 | 100 | $389 | — |
| Woodridge Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $413 | — |
| Tucker Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $291 | — |
| Beaumont Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | $301 | — |
| Auburn Trace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Auburn Trace Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Forestdale Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Amberly Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Alamance Plaza PB Section 8 | 76 | $367 | — |
| Auburn Spring LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Villages at Broadview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Whitford Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lakeside PB Section 8 | 40 | $381 | — |
| Spencer Brown Thomes Homes PB Section 8 | 40 | $385 | — |
Voucher rent limits: Alamance County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alamance County: studio $992, 1-BR $1,230, 2-BR $1,348, 3-BR $1,670, 4-BR $1,972.
Full FMR table for Alamance County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Burlington
- 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
- Graham, NC
- Mebane, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.