How many low income apartments are in Lincolnton, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Lincolnton with approximately 512 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lincolnton?

Tenant-paid rents in Lincolnton's assisted buildings typically range from about $399 to $428 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lincolnton?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Lincolnton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lincoln County: about $953/mo for one-bedroom and $1,054/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lincolnton, NC

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lincolnton with roughly 512 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $399 to $428 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

512

subsidized units

$414

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lincolnton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lincolnton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Project Unnamed Public Housing	246	$428	27 mo
Caroline Courtyard LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Oakland Mill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Woodhill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Riverside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	34	—	—
Lutherhaus Apartments PB Section 8	30	$399	—
Bailey Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Hillside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Ric Lincolnton Apartments §811	10	—	—
Arc/hds Lincoln §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Lincolnton (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
Caroline Courtyard LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Oakland Mill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Woodhill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Riverside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	34	—	—
Lutherhaus Apartments PB Section 8	30	$399	—
Bailey Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Hillside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Lincolnton

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
Project Unnamed Public Housing	246	$428	27 mo

Voucher rent limits: Lincoln County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln County: studio $917, 1-BR $953, 2-BR $1,054, 3-BR $1,461, 4-BR $1,728.

Full FMR table for Lincoln County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lincolnton

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.