Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Morganton, NC
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Morganton with roughly 758 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $451 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Morganton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Morganton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Place Public Housing | 148 | $396 | 8 mo |
| Cascade Gardens Public Housing | 99 | $451 | 7 mo |
| Sienna LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Riverbend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Glenwood Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Morgan Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Meadow Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| The Willows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Green Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $314 | — |
| Millside Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Willow Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Southmont Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $347 | — |
| Sterling Forest Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Willow Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cac of Burke Co §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Burke C §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Chc of Burke #1 §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Burke 0 PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Morganton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Riverbend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Glenwood Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Morgan Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Meadow Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| The Willows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Green Acres Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $314 | — |
| Millside Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Willow Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Southmont Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $347 | — |
| Sterling Forest Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Willow Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Burke 0 PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Morganton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Place Public Housing | 148 | $396 | 8 mo |
| Cascade Gardens Public Housing | 99 | $451 | 7 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Burke County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Burke County: studio $858, 1-BR $908, 2-BR $1,095, 3-BR $1,372, 4-BR $1,660.
Full FMR table for Burke County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Morganton
- 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
- Valdese, 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.