Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thomasville, NC
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thomasville with roughly 630 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $219 to $385 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Thomasville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thomasville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Chair Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| James Avenue Public Housing | 135 | $310 | 10 mo |
| Liberty Arms Public Housing | 124 | $370 | 12 mo |
| Thomasville Church Homes PB Section 8 | 100 | $219 | — |
| Kingston Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Tomlinson Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $385 | — |
| Teamwork for Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Sherman Street Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Teamwork for Housing Part I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Teamwork for Housing Part Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Thomasville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Chair Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 139 | — | — |
| Thomasville Church Homes PB Section 8 | 100 | $219 | — |
| Kingston Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Tomlinson Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $385 | — |
| Teamwork for Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Sherman Street Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Teamwork for Housing Part I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Teamwork for Housing Part Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Thomasville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Avenue Public Housing | 135 | $310 | 10 mo |
| Liberty Arms Public Housing | 124 | $370 | 12 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Davidson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Davidson County: studio $816, 1-BR $876, 2-BR $960, 3-BR $1,316, 4-BR $1,591.
Full FMR table for Davidson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Thomasville
- 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
- Lexington, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.