Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rockingham, NC
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rockingham with roughly 835 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $218 to $346 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Rockingham
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rockingham
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Place Public Housing | 225 | $337 | 8 mo |
| Pine Ridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Cameron Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hinson Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Crown Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $218 | — |
| Greenridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Village Green Apartments,ltd PB Section 8 | 46 | $235 | — |
| Lenox Station Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Gardenwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $301 | — |
| Holiday Village Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $282 | — |
| Fountain Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Magnolia Apartments §202 Senior | 38 | $346 | — |
| Falling Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Timber Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cac of Richmond 2 §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Sandhil PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Richmon §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Village Green Apartments, Ltd PB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rockingham (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 Ridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Cameron Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hinson Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Crown Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $218 | — |
| Greenridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Village Green Apartments,ltd PB Section 8 | 46 | $235 | — |
| Lenox Station Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Gardenwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $301 | — |
| Holiday Village Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $282 | — |
| Fountain Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Falling Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Timber Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Sandhil PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Village Green Apartments, Ltd PB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rockingham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Place Public Housing | 225 | $337 | 8 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Richmond County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Richmond County: studio $714, 1-BR $814, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,286, 4-BR $1,406.
Full FMR table for Richmond County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rockingham
- 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
- Hamlet, 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.