Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Smithfield, NC
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Smithfield with roughly 745 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $307 to $508 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Smithfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Smithfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 205 | $393 | 20 mo |
| Glen Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Johnson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $314 | — |
| Fieldale PB Section 8 | 59 | $366 | — |
| Triangle Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 55 | $384 | — |
| Austin Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Homewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Pine Knoll Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Mha Housing of the Piedmont, Inc. PB Section 8 | 32 | $332 | — |
| Pine Knoll Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Mha Housing of the Piedmont, Inc. §811 | 30 | $307 | — |
| Windsor Place Apartments §202 Senior | 30 | $381 | — |
| Pine Knoll Housing Associates PB Section 8 | 20 | $508 | — |
| Triangle Elderly Housing - Cary PB Section 8 | 19 | $379 | — |
| Arc/hds Johnsto PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Smithfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Johnson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $314 | — |
| Fieldale PB Section 8 | 59 | $366 | — |
| Triangle Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 55 | $384 | — |
| Austin Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Homewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Pine Knoll Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Mha Housing of the Piedmont, Inc. PB Section 8 | 32 | $332 | — |
| Pine Knoll Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Knoll Housing Associates PB Section 8 | 20 | $508 | — |
| Triangle Elderly Housing - Cary PB Section 8 | 19 | $379 | — |
| Arc/hds Johnsto PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Smithfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 205 | $393 | 20 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Johnston County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Johnston County: studio $1,524, 1-BR $1,596, 2-BR $1,750, 3-BR $2,196, 4-BR $2,936.
Full FMR table for Johnston County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Smithfield
- 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
- Benson, NC
- Clayton, NC
- Four Oaks, NC
- Selma, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.