Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elizabeth City, NC
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elizabeth City with roughly 1,151 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $344 to $443 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Elizabeth City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elizabeth City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debry Courts Public Housing | 140 | $394 | 21 mo |
| Morgan Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Hariot Heights Annex Public Housing | 112 | $365 | 30 mo |
| Rivers Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Walker Landing PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Hariot Heights Annex Public Housing | 78 | $380 | 16 mo |
| Virginia Dare Apartments PB Section 8 | 66 | $344 | — |
| Herrington Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 61 | $399 | — |
| River's Edge at Elizabeth Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Walker Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | $403 | — |
| Lakeside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Renaissance Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| River's Retreat at Elizabeth Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Tooley Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Walnut West Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $443 | — |
| Woodstock Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Tatem Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Pasquotank Coun PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elizabeth City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Rivers Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Walker Landing PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Virginia Dare Apartments PB Section 8 | 66 | $344 | — |
| Herrington Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 61 | $399 | — |
| River's Edge at Elizabeth Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Walker Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | $403 | — |
| Lakeside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Renaissance Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| River's Retreat at Elizabeth Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Tooley Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Walnut West Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $443 | — |
| Woodstock Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Tatem Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Pasquotank Coun PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Elizabeth City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debry Courts Public Housing | 140 | $394 | 21 mo |
| Hariot Heights Annex Public Housing | 112 | $365 | 30 mo |
| Hariot Heights Annex Public Housing | 78 | $380 | 16 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Pasquotank County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pasquotank County: studio $921, 1-BR $927, 2-BR $1,216, 3-BR $1,640, 4-BR $1,899.
Full FMR table for Pasquotank County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elizabeth City
- 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.