How many low income apartments are in Scotland Neck, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Scotland Neck with approximately 130 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Scotland Neck?

Tenant-paid rents in Scotland Neck's assisted buildings typically range from about $237 to $253 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 Scotland Neck?

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 Scotland Neck?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Halifax County: about $742/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 Scotland Neck, NC

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Scotland Neck with roughly 130 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $237 to $253 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.

assisted properties

130

subsidized units

$245

typical rent

24 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Scotland Neck

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Scotland Neck

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Meadowbrook Apartments PB Section 8	50	$237	—
Scotland Neck Project Public Housing	40	$253	24 mo
Hawthorne Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Scotland Arms LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Scotland Neck (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
Meadowbrook Apartments PB Section 8	50	$237	—
Hawthorne Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Scotland Arms LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Scotland Neck

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
Scotland Neck Project Public Housing	40	$253	24 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 Scotland Neck

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.