Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lexington, NC
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lexington with roughly 1,045 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $318 to $403 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lexington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lexington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Court and Caple Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Southside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Forest Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| The Club Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| The Arbor at Cotton Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Club Apts PB Section 8 | 78 | $318 | — |
| Mt. Moriah Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $385 | — |
| Hill Top Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Jackson Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| East Center Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Grimes School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Green Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $353 | — |
| Carolina Senior Living §202 Senior | 30 | $403 | — |
| Homeplace at Tyro School §202 Senior | 15 | $391 | — |
| Cac of Davidson §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Hamil East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Jefferson Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Davidso §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Davidso PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Byerly Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Workshop of Dav §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Davidso PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Martin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| N Pugh St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Hamil West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Davidso §811 | 0 | — | — |
| East Center Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lexington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Court and Caple Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Southside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Forest Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| The Club Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| The Arbor at Cotton Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Club Apts PB Section 8 | 78 | $318 | — |
| Mt. Moriah Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 75 | $385 | — |
| Hill Top Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Jackson Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| East Center Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Grimes School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Green Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $353 | — |
| Hamil East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Jefferson Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Davidso PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Davidson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Davidson County: studio $816, 1-BR $876, 2-BR $960, 3-BR $1,316, 4-BR $1,591.
Full FMR table for Davidson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lexington
- 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
- Thomasville, 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.