Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Garner, NC
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Garner with roughly 1,175 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $359 to $419 per month. Median reported wait: about 46 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Garner
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Garner
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Forest Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Cleveland Green Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Pennington Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Wake Co Ha Public Housing | 82 | $359 | 46 mo |
| Cleveland Green Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Pennington Grove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Villas at White Oak LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Brookside Landing LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Glenbrook Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Bowman Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Timber Spring LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Weston Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Olde School Commons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Chadwick Apartments §202 Senior | 40 | $419 | — |
| Cleveland Green Phase Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Avery Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Sandlin Branch Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Garner (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Forest Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Cleveland Green Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Pennington Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Cleveland Green Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Pennington Grove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| The Villas at White Oak LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Glenbrook Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Bowman Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Timber Spring LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Weston Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Olde School Commons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Cleveland Green Phase Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Avery Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Sandlin Branch Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
Public housing developments in Garner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Co Ha Public Housing | 82 | $359 | 46 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Garner
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Landing LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wake County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wake County: studio $1,524, 1-BR $1,596, 2-BR $1,750, 3-BR $2,196, 4-BR $2,936.
Full FMR table for Wake County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Garner
- 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
- Apex, NC
- Fuquay Varina, NC
- Holly Springs, NC
- Knightdale, NC
- Wake Forest, NC
- Wendell, NC
- Zebulon, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.