Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kannapolis, NC
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kannapolis with roughly 1,228 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $283 to $429 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kannapolis
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kannapolis
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Emerson Hills Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Running Brook, Grant St., Locust St. Public Housing | 192 | $378 | 10 mo |
| Oak Crest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| University Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $429 | — |
| Westgreen Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $341 | — |
| Autumn Crest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Cabarrus Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $283 | — |
| Villas at Forest Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Coldwater Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Coldwater Ridge Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Prosperity Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Forest Park Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Cabarru PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Piedmon PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| The Reserve at Grace's Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kannapolis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Emerson Hills Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Oak Crest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| University Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $429 | — |
| Westgreen Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $341 | — |
| Autumn Crest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Cabarrus Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $283 | — |
| Villas at Forest Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Coldwater Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Coldwater Ridge Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Prosperity Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Forest Park Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Cabarru PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Piedmon PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| The Reserve at Grace's Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kannapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running Brook, Grant St., Locust St. Public Housing | 192 | $378 | 10 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Cabarrus County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cabarrus County: studio $1,469, 1-BR $1,538, 2-BR $1,686, 3-BR $2,076, 4-BR $2,637.
Full FMR table for Cabarrus County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kannapolis
- 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
- Concord, 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.