How many low income apartments are in Wake Forest, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Wake Forest with approximately 639 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wake Forest?

Tenant-paid rents in Wake Forest's assisted buildings typically range from about $329 to $388 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 Wake Forest?

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 Wake Forest?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Wake County: about $1,596/mo for one-bedroom and $1,750/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wake Forest, NC

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wake Forest with roughly 639 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $329 to $388 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.

assisted properties

639

subsidized units

$359

typical rent

33 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wake Forest

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wake Forest

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Massey Apartments Public Housing	142	$329	33 mo
Heritage Crossings Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	121	—	—
Huntington Spring LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Crenshaw Trace LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Royall Mill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Ridgewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Eagle Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Turnberry Apartments §202 Senior	40	$388	—
Creekside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Wake Forest (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
Heritage Crossings Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	121	—	—
Huntington Spring LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Crenshaw Trace LIHTCPB Section 8	68	—	—
Royall Mill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Ridgewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Eagle Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Creekside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—

Public housing developments in Wake Forest

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
Massey Apartments Public Housing	142	$329	33 mo

Voucher rent limits: Wake County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wake County: studio $1,524, 1-BR $1,596, 2-BR $1,750, 3-BR $2,196, 4-BR $2,936.

Full FMR table for Wake County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wake Forest

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.