How many low income apartments are in Plymouth, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Plymouth with approximately 294 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Plymouth?

Tenant-paid rents in Plymouth's assisted buildings typically range from about $336 to $368 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Washington County: about $744/mo for one-bedroom and $925/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Plymouth, NC

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Plymouth with roughly 294 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $368 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

294

subsidized units

$352

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Plymouth

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Plymouth

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Plumblee Court Public Housing	190	$368	13 mo
Pine Forest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Woodview Apartments PB Section 8	44	$336	—
Arc/hds Washing PB Section 8	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Plymouth (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
Pine Forest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Woodview Apartments PB Section 8	44	$336	—
Arc/hds Washing PB Section 8	5	—	—

Public housing developments in Plymouth

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
Plumblee Court Public Housing	190	$368	13 mo

Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $739, 1-BR $744, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,197, 4-BR $1,391.

Full FMR table for Washington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Plymouth

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.