Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tabor City, NC
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tabor City with roughly 279 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Tabor City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tabor City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Forest Edge Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Forest Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tabor Landing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tabor Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Evans Pointe Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Pireway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Goremont §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tabor City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Forest Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tabor Landing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tabor Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Evans Pointe Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Pireway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tabor City
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Columbus County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbus County: studio $718, 1-BR $722, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,109, 4-BR $1,225.
Full FMR table for Columbus County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tabor City
- 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
- Chadbourn, NC
- Whiteville, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.