Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clinton, NC
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clinton with roughly 527 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $310 to $384 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Clinton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clinton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Circle & Brantwood Court Public Housing | 104 | $380 | 9 mo |
| Harpers Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Sampson Homes & Eastover Terrace Public Housing | 70 | $361 | 14 mo |
| Royal Lane PB Section 8 | 60 | $371 | — |
| Clinton Courtyard §202 Senior | 41 | $331 | — |
| North Clinton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sampson Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lisbon Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $336 | — |
| Clinton Crossing PB Section 8 | 31 | $384 | — |
| Byron Butler Court Public Housing | 30 | $310 | 1 mo |
| Arc/hds Sampson PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Clinton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Royal Lane PB Section 8 | 60 | $371 | — |
| North Clinton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sampson Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lisbon Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $336 | — |
| Clinton Crossing PB Section 8 | 31 | $384 | — |
| Arc/hds Sampson PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Clinton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Circle & Brantwood Court Public Housing | 104 | $380 | 9 mo |
| Sampson Homes & Eastover Terrace Public Housing | 70 | $361 | 14 mo |
| Byron Butler Court Public Housing | 30 | $310 | 1 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Sampson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sampson County: studio $663, 1-BR $806, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,109, 4-BR $1,302.
Full FMR table for Sampson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Clinton
- 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.