Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elizabethtown, NC
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elizabethtown with roughly 342 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $343 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Road Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Oak Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Swanzy Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lewis Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 36 | $343 | — |
| Woodcroft Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Hilltop Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Tall Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Benjamin Manor Public Housing | 26 | $287 | 9 mo |
| Gooden Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Bladen PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elizabethtown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Road Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Oak Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Swanzy Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lewis Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 36 | $343 | — |
| Woodcroft Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Hilltop Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Tall Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Gooden Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Bladen PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Elizabethtown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Manor Public Housing | 26 | $287 | 9 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Bladen County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bladen County: studio $700, 1-BR $705, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,258, 4-BR $1,298.
Full FMR table for Bladen County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elizabethtown
- 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
- Bladenboro, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.