Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waynesville, NC
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waynesville with roughly 401 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $412 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Waynesville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waynesville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Laurels of Lake Junaluska LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Waynesville Ha Low Income Project Public Housing | 99 | $398 | 12 mo |
| Waynesville Towers PB Section 8 | 61 | $370 | — |
| Brookmont Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Great Laurels of Lake Junaluska §202 Senior | 36 | $412 | — |
| Mauney Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Cac of Haywood §811 | 14 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Haywood PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Chc of Haywood §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Haywood PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Balsam Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waynesville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Laurels of Lake Junaluska LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Waynesville Towers PB Section 8 | 61 | $370 | — |
| Brookmont Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Mauney Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Haywood PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Haywood PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Balsam Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Waynesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Ha Low Income Project Public Housing | 99 | $398 | 12 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Haywood County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Haywood County: studio $1,039, 1-BR $1,122, 2-BR $1,230, 3-BR $1,475, 4-BR $1,844.
Full FMR table for Haywood County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waynesville
- 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
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
- Gastonia, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.