Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kernersville, NC
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kernersville with roughly 638 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $433 to $433 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Kernersville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kernersville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnfield Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Village East Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Friar Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Robinwood Apts at Kernersville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Koerner Place PB Section 8 | 80 | $433 | — |
| Lyons Walk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Georgetown Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Mountain View Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Forsyth PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kernersville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnfield Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Village East Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Friar Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Robinwood Apts at Kernersville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Koerner Place PB Section 8 | 80 | $433 | — |
| Lyons Walk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Georgetown Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Mountain View Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Forsyth PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Forsyth County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Forsyth County: studio $995, 1-BR $1,082, 2-BR $1,232, 3-BR $1,607, 4-BR $1,898.
Full FMR table for Forsyth County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kernersville
- 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
- Winston Salem, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, 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.