Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Roanoke Rapids, NC
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Roanoke Rapids with roughly 893 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $120 to $381 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Roanoke Rapids
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Roanoke Rapids
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside/oakridge Public Housing | 244 | $344 | 13 mo |
| Fairfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Stateside Landing at Roanoke LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Rooney Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| River View Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Olde Town Village §202 Senior | 42 | $381 | — |
| Windchase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Fair Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $342 | — |
| River Towne Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Barton Apartments §202 Senior | 36 | $375 | — |
| Chapel Ridge Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Colony Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Carriage Hill PB Section 8 | 33 | $120 | — |
| British Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Rr Pha - South Rosemary Sec. 8 Nc PB Section 8 | 25 | $340 | — |
| Arc/hds Halifax PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Halifax PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Roanoke Rapids (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Stateside Landing at Roanoke LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Rooney Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| River View Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Windchase Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Fair Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $342 | — |
| River Towne Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Colony Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Carriage Hill PB Section 8 | 33 | $120 | — |
| British Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Rr Pha - South Rosemary Sec. 8 Nc PB Section 8 | 25 | $340 | — |
| Arc/hds Halifax PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Halifax PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Roanoke Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside/oakridge Public Housing | 244 | $344 | 13 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Halifax County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Halifax County: studio $638, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,190, 4-BR $1,367.
Full FMR table for Halifax County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Roanoke Rapids
- 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
- Enfield, NC
- Littleton, NC
- Scotland Neck, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.