How many low income apartments are in Southern Pines, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Southern Pines with approximately 545 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Southern Pines?

Tenant-paid rents in Southern Pines's assisted buildings typically range from about $242 to $323 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 Southern Pines?

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 Southern Pines?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Moore County: about $1,239/mo for one-bedroom and $1,358/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Southern Pines, NC

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Southern Pines with roughly 545 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $242 to $323 per month.

assisted properties

545

subsidized units

$283

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Southern Pines

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Southern Pines

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Longleaf Apartments PB Section 8	100	$323	—
Brookside Park Apts I PB Section 8	97	$287	—
Creston Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Timberlane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Austin's Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Hunters Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Brookside Park Apts Ii PB Section 8	49	$242	—
Creston Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Chc of Moore Co §811	6	—	—
Arc/hds Moore 0 PB Section 8	5	—	—
Arc/hds Moore C §811	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Southern Pines (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
Longleaf Apartments PB Section 8	100	$323	—
Brookside Park Apts I PB Section 8	97	$287	—
Creston Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Timberlane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Austin's Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Hunters Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Brookside Park Apts Ii PB Section 8	49	$242	—
Creston Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Arc/hds Moore 0 PB Section 8	5	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Moore County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Moore County: studio $1,157, 1-BR $1,239, 2-BR $1,358, 3-BR $1,889, 4-BR $2,278.

Full FMR table for Moore County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Southern Pines

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.