How many low income apartments are in Taylorsville, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Taylorsville with approximately 191 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Taylorsville?

Most assisted households in Taylorsville pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Taylorsville?

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 Taylorsville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Alexander County: about $908/mo for one-bedroom and $1,095/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Taylorsville, NC

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Taylorsville with roughly 191 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

191

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Taylorsville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Taylorsville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Crest Knolls LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Milstead Woods LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
The Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Ridgeway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Arc/hds Alexand PB Section 8	10	—	—
Arc/hds Burke C PB Section 8	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Taylorsville (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
Crest Knolls LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Milstead Woods LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
The Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Ridgeway Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Arc/hds Alexand PB Section 8	10	—	—
Arc/hds Burke C PB Section 8	5	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Alexander County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alexander County: studio $858, 1-BR $908, 2-BR $1,095, 3-BR $1,372, 4-BR $1,660.

Full FMR table for Alexander County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Taylorsville

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.