Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Morehead City, NC
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Morehead City with roughly 444 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $344 to $447 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Morehead City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Morehead City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Terrace & Macon Court Public Housing | 127 | $447 | 2 mo |
| Ekklesia Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $400 | — |
| Moorland Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Crystal Coast PB Section 8 | 47 | $344 | — |
| Camellia Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Edenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ekklesia Ii Apartments §202 Senior | 20 | $409 | — |
| Bayview Homes K-r Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
| Cac of Carteret §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Bayview Homes A-e Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
| Bayview Homes F-j Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
| Elijah's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Elijah's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Morehead City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekklesia Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $400 | — |
| Moorland Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Crystal Coast PB Section 8 | 47 | $344 | — |
| Camellia Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Edenbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Elijah's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Elijah's Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Morehead City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Terrace & Macon Court Public Housing | 127 | $447 | 2 mo |
| Bayview Homes K-r Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
| Bayview Homes A-e Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
| Bayview Homes F-j Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Carteret County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Carteret County: studio $907, 1-BR $913, 2-BR $1,198, 3-BR $1,541, 4-BR $1,966.
Full FMR table for Carteret County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Morehead City
- 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
- Beaufort, NC
- Newport, 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.