Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marion, NC
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marion with roughly 340 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $396 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Marion
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marion
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Terrace PB Section 8 | 60 | $396 | — |
| Harrison Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Phillip's Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Spaulding Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Winningham Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Spaulding Woods Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| California Arms PB Section 8 | 30 | $354 | — |
| Arc/hds Mcdowel PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Mcdowel PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Marion (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Terrace PB Section 8 | 60 | $396 | — |
| Harrison Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Phillip's Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Spaulding Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Winningham Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Spaulding Woods Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| California Arms PB Section 8 | 30 | $354 | — |
| Arc/hds Mcdowel PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Mcdowel PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: McDowell County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McDowell County: studio $782, 1-BR $790, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,180, 4-BR $1,225.
Full FMR table for McDowell County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Marion
- 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
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, 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.