Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sanford, NC
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sanford with roughly 1,314 assisted units — including 23 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $275 to $470 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Sanford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sanford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Hgts/utley Plaza/foushee Hgts Public Housing | 141 | $338 | 8 mo |
| Garden Street and Gilmore Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Sandhill Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Summerfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Kendall Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Firetower Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Autumn Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Autumn Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Juniper Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Brookhollow Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Matthews Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sandhill Manor on Courtland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sanford Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $366 | — |
| Wilrik Hotel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Apple Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge PB Section 8 | 40 | $470 | — |
| Hunters Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mckenzie Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mckenzie Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Timberwood Apts, Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Garden St/gilmore T./harris Ct/crestview Public Housing | 26 | $275 | 14 mo |
| Sanford Makepeace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Timberwood Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Applegate Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Chc of Lee Coun §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Lee County Grou §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Winding Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sanford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Street and Gilmore Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Sandhill Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Summerfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Kendall Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Firetower Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Autumn Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Autumn Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Juniper Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Brookhollow Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Matthews Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sandhill Manor on Courtland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sanford Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $366 | — |
| Wilrik Hotel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Apple Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge PB Section 8 | 40 | $470 | — |
Public housing developments in Sanford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Hgts/utley Plaza/foushee Hgts Public Housing | 141 | $338 | 8 mo |
| Garden St/gilmore T./harris Ct/crestview Public Housing | 26 | $275 | 14 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Lee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lee County: studio $874, 1-BR $880, 2-BR $1,136, 3-BR $1,362, 4-BR $1,715.
Full FMR table for Lee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sanford
- 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
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
- Gastonia, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.