Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jacksonville, NC
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jacksonville with roughly 1,958 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $298 to $410 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jacksonville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jacksonville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 478 | — | — |
| Sandy Run Apartments I & Ii PB Section 8 | 127 | $341 | — |
| Plaza Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $351 | — |
| Meadow Oaks PB Section 8 | 100 | $351 | — |
| Wellington Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Brandywood Acres Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $356 | — |
| Meadow's Gate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Springfield Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Crestfield Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Huntington Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lynnfield Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Magnolia & Mercer & Dudley Court Public Housing | 69 | $410 | 2 mo |
| Glenstal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Windgate Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Phoenix Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Phoenix Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Emmerdale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Fox Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Longbourne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Tanner Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Blue Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Branchwood Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Heatherton Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Msaa Jacksonville Apartments §811 | 12 | $298 | — |
| Arc/hds Onslow PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Crestfield Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jacksonville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 478 | — | — |
| Sandy Run Apartments I & Ii PB Section 8 | 127 | $341 | — |
| Plaza Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $351 | — |
| Meadow Oaks PB Section 8 | 100 | $351 | — |
| Wellington Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Brandywood Acres Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $356 | — |
| Meadow's Gate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Springfield Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Crestfield Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Huntington Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lynnfield Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Glenstal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Windgate Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Phoenix Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Phoenix Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Jacksonville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia & Mercer & Dudley Court Public Housing | 69 | $410 | 2 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Onslow County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Onslow County: studio $929, 1-BR $935, 2-BR $1,173, 3-BR $1,631, 4-BR $1,968.
Full FMR table for Onslow County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jacksonville
- 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.