Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lenoir, NC
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lenoir with roughly 826 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $270 to $426 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lenoir
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lenoir
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Units 1 Public Housing | 157 | $377 | 16 mo |
| Caldwell Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $349 | — |
| Koinonia PB Section 8 | 84 | $426 | — |
| Viridian LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Crescent Pointe at Greenhaven LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Woodcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $294 | — |
| Arbor Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| East Harper Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Lhs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lhs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Koinonia Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Skyland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Stonewall Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $270 | — |
| Cac of Caldwell §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Caldwel §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lenoir (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $349 | — |
| Koinonia PB Section 8 | 84 | $426 | — |
| Viridian LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Crescent Pointe at Greenhaven LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Woodcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $294 | — |
| Arbor Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| East Harper Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Lhs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Lhs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Koinonia Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Skyland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Stonewall Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $270 | — |
Public housing developments in Lenoir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Units 1 Public Housing | 157 | $377 | 16 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Caldwell County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Caldwell County: studio $858, 1-BR $908, 2-BR $1,095, 3-BR $1,372, 4-BR $1,660.
Full FMR table for Caldwell County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lenoir
- 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
- Granite Falls, NC
- Hudson, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.