How many low income apartments are in Edenton, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Edenton with approximately 414 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Edenton?

Tenant-paid rents in Edenton's assisted buildings typically range from about $332 to $496 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Edenton?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Edenton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chowan County: about $930/mo for one-bedroom and $1,220/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Edenton, NC

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Edenton with roughly 414 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 $332 to $496 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

414

subsidized units

$414

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Edenton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Edenton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
New Edenton Housing Authority Public Housing	100	$496	2 mo
Tyler Run Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Tyler Run I LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$332	—
Wedgewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$357	—
Filbert's Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
E a Swain Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
E.a. Swain Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Waterford Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	$387	—
Arc/hds Chowan PB Section 8	5	—	—
Residence LIHTCPB Section 8	—	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Edenton (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
Tyler Run Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Tyler Run I LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$332	—
Wedgewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$357	—
Filbert's Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
E a Swain Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
E.a. Swain Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Waterford Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	$387	—
Arc/hds Chowan PB Section 8	5	—	—
Residence LIHTCPB Section 8	—	—	—

Public housing developments in Edenton

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
New Edenton Housing Authority Public Housing	100	$496	2 mo

Voucher rent limits: Chowan County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chowan County: studio $924, 1-BR $930, 2-BR $1,220, 3-BR $1,463, 4-BR $1,615.

Full FMR table for Chowan County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Edenton

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.