Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chapel Hill, NC
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chapel Hill with roughly 792 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $549 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Chapel Hill
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chapel Hill
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay - North Columbia Public Housing | 121 | $549 | — |
| Greenfield Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Greenfield Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Landings at Winmore LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Dobbins Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Trinity Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Longleaf Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Perry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tanyard Branch Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| First Baptist & Manley Estates §202 Senior | 40 | $409 | — |
| Ucc Living Centers, Inc. D/b/a Cove §202 Senior | 40 | $451 | — |
| Interchurch Council Housing PB Section 8 | 39 | $377 | — |
| Dobbins Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Adelaide Walters Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $390 | — |
| Cac of Orange C §811 | 13 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Orange §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Rsi 102 Purefoy Road PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Rsi 334 Umstead Dr. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Orange Icf Grou PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| The Arc Orange §811 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chapel Hill (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Greenfield Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Landings at Winmore LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Dobbins Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Trinity Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Longleaf Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Perry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tanyard Branch Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Interchurch Council Housing PB Section 8 | 39 | $377 | — |
| Dobbins Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Adelaide Walters Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $390 | — |
| Rsi 102 Purefoy Road PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Rsi 334 Umstead Dr. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Orange Icf Grou PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Chapel Hill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay - North Columbia Public Housing | 121 | $549 | — |
Voucher rent limits: Orange County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orange County: studio $1,417, 1-BR $1,507, 2-BR $1,711, 3-BR $2,117, 4-BR $2,527.
Full FMR table for Orange County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chapel Hill
- 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
- Carrboro, NC
- Hillsborough, 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.