Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,689 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,623 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $32.48 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,689
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 17% more than in North Carolina
- Typical rent
- $1,623
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 32% more than in North Carolina
- Wage needed
- $32.48
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $67,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% less than in North Carolina
Only here
Renting in Wake County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Wake County has the highest typical household income of the 100 counties in North Carolina: $105,768.
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At $1,623, Wake County ranks 2nd among the 100 counties in North Carolina for the highest typical rent.
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Wake County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,623, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Durham County ($1,508).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Wake County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Wake County was $1,659 a month in September 2026: 1.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,489 | $28.63 | $59,560 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,552 | $29.85 | $62,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,689 | $32.48 | $67,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,103 | $40.44 | $84,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,823 | $54.29 | $112,920 |
HUD area: Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 42 ZIP codes in Wake County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,220 in 27592 to $2,140 in 27519. 28 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,689).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 27502 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,440 |
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| 27502 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,440 |
| 27511 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,420 | $1,480 | $1,610 | $2,000 | $2,690 |
| 27513 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,620 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,290 | $3,080 |
| 27518 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $3,010 |
| 27519 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,660 | $3,550 |
| 27519 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,660 | $3,550 |
| 27529 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,970 | $2,640 |
| 27539 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,750 | $1,830 | $1,990 | $2,480 | $3,330 |
| 27540 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,450 |
| 27540 | Harnett County, NC | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,450 |
| 27540 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,820 | $1,890 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $3,450 |
| 27545 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,220 | $2,980 |
| 27560 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $3,460 |
| 27560 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $3,460 |
| 27571 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,470 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,780 |
| 27587 | Granville County, NC | $1,470 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,780 |
| 27587 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,470 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,780 |
| 27591 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,410 |
| 27592 | Harnett County, NC | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27592 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27597 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27597 | Rocky Mount, NC | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,980 |
| 27601 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,180 | $2,930 |
| 27603 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,990 | $2,670 |
| 27604 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,020 | $2,710 |
| 27605 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,830 | $2,280 | $3,060 |
| 27606 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,070 | $2,770 |
| 27607 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,890 |
| 27608 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $3,010 |
| 27609 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,890 |
| 27610 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,370 |
| 27612 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,720 | $1,790 | $1,950 | $2,430 | $3,260 |
| 27613 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,110 | $2,820 |
| 27613 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,110 | $2,820 |
| 27614 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,180 | $2,930 |
| 27615 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,660 | $1,730 | $1,880 | $2,340 | $3,140 |
| 27616 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,910 |
| 27617 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $3,170 |
| 27617 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $3,170 |
| 27695 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,890 |
| 27697 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,170 | $2,910 |
- 27502 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $2,060$2,570
- 27502 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $2,060$2,570
- 27511 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,610$2,000
- 27513 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,840$2,290
- 27518 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,800$2,240
- 27519 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $2,140$2,660
- 27519 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $2,140$2,660
- 27529 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,580$1,970
- 27539 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,990$2,480
- 27540 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $2,060$2,570
- 27540 · Harnett County, NC $2,060$2,570
- 27540 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $2,060$2,570
- 27545 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,780$2,220
- 27560 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $2,120$2,640
- 27560 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $2,120$2,640
- 27571 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,670$2,080
- 27587 · Granville County, NC $1,670$2,080
- 27587 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,670$2,080
- 27591 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,440$1,790
- 27592 · Harnett County, NC $1,220$1,500
- 27592 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,220$1,500
- 27597 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,220$1,500
- 27597 · Rocky Mount, NC $1,220$1,500
- 27601 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,750$2,180
- 27603 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,600$1,990
- 27604 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,620$2,020
- 27605 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,830$2,280
- 27606 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,660$2,070
- 27607 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,730$2,150
- 27608 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,800$2,240
- 27609 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,730$2,150
- 27610 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,420$1,770
- 27612 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,950$2,430
- 27613 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $1,690$2,110
- 27613 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,690$2,110
- 27614 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,750$2,180
- 27615 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,880$2,340
- 27616 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,740$2,170
- 27617 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $1,910$2,370
- 27617 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,910$2,370
- 27695 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,730$2,150
- 27697 · Raleigh-Cary, NC $1,740$2,170
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Wake County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
165,106 households rent in Wake County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Wake 48%
- North Carolina 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Wake County
HUD lists 195 properties with homes for low-income households in Wake County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 147
- HUD-assisted
- 35
- public housing
- 14
13,378 homes in all; 12,472 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Capital Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 4808 4812 Six Forks Road, Raleigh 27609 298 homes, 297 low-income · Studio: 120 · 1 bd: 178 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Glenwood Towers Public housing 509 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh 27603 301 homes, 286 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $345 a month · (919) 831-8300
- Raleigh North + Millbank Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1540 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh 27610 230 homes, 229 low-income · 2 bd: 117 · 3 bd: 113 · For families
- The Sussex Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 115 290 300 N Rogers Lane, Raleigh 27610 216 low-income homes · In service since 2022 · For families
- Raleigh Millbank Apartments HUD-assisted 1500 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh 27610 230 homes, 208 low-income · For families · (919) 703-0820
- Toulon Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1248 Angelus Dr, Raleigh 27610 200 low-income homes · In service since 2022 · For families
- The Bluffs at Walnut Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 2540 Bluffs View Dr, Raleigh 27610 198 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 108 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Chandler Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4900 Chandler Ridge Cir, Raleigh 27603 228 homes, 192 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 152 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Sunnybrook Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 413 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh 27610 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 108 · 3 bd: 66 · For families
- Walnut Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1611 Royal Foxhound Ln, Raleigh 27610 180 low-income homes · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Walnut Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh 27610 180 low-income homes · For families
- River Birch Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2611 Torquay Xing, Raleigh 27616 176 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1996 · For families
- The Village at Washington Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1951 Booker Dr, Raleigh 27610 162 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Overlooke at Simms Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 4730 Archean Way, Raleigh 27616 168 homes, 160 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Sir Walter Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh 27601 161 homes, 160 low-income · Studio: 35 · 1 bd: 117 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2019 · For older adults · (919) 832-1300
- The Summit at Sawyer Tax credit (LIHTC) 1451 Sawyer Rd, Raleigh 27610 154 low-income homes · In service since 2022 · For families
- Walnut Terrace Public housing 130 Gas Light Creek Ct, Raleigh 27601 145 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $672 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (919) 831-8300
- The Pointe at Town Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh 27616 144 low-income homes · For families
- Massey Apartments Public housing 153 Massey Apartments, Wake Forest 27587 144 homes, 142 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Wake · Average payment: $343 a month · Average wait: 44 months · (919) 269-6404
- Raleigh Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 6145A Saint Giles St, Raleigh 27612 126 homes, 125 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 25 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Raleigh Gardens Apartments HUD-assisted 6145 Saint Giles St, Raleigh 27612 126 homes, 125 low-income · For families
- The Oaks at Brier Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) Globe Road, Raleigh 27617 144 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Beacon Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 2003 S State St, Raleigh 27610 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Heritage Crossings Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3134 Branch Ferry Ct, Wake Forest 27587 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 100 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Oak Forest Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 5700 Oak Forest Dr, Raleigh 27616 120 low-income homes · For older adults
- The Grove at Cary Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 4545 Cary Glen Blvd, Cary 27519 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families
- The Pointe at Town Center II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh 27616 120 low-income homes · For families
- Wake Co Ha Public housing 503 Cook St, Wendell 27591 117 homes, 116 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Wake · Average payment: $341 a month · Average wait: 37 months · Homes at several sites · (919) 269-6404
- Calvary Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 4891 Millsview Ct, Raleigh 27604 116 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Scattered Site Public housing 1700 Lake Trout Ln, Raleigh 27610 108 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $970 a month · Average wait: 15 months · Homes at several sites · (919) 831-8300
- Carriage House Public housing 116 Saint Marys St, Raleigh 27605 101 homes, 100 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $371 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (919) 831-8300
- Orchard Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 2021 Orchard Hollow Ln, Raleigh 27603 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Birchwood / Eastwood Public housing 316 Camden St, Raleigh 27601 96 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $377 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (919) 831-8300
- Quarry Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 3700 Quarry Trace DR, Raleigh 27610 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Sumner Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh 27616 96 low-income homes · For older adults
- Sumner Pointe II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh 27616 96 low-income homes · For older adults
- The Meadows at Brier Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 11700 Arnold Palmer Dr, Raleigh 27617 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Wakefield Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 10710 Nickleby Way, Raleigh 27614 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Capital Towers II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4808 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh 27609 90 low-income homes · Studio: 54 · 1 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Parkview Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 911 N Blount St, Raleigh 27604 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Kentwood Public housing 3974 Neeley St, Raleigh 27606 89 homes, 88 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $336 a month · (919) 831-8300
- Brighton Pointe II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3140 Leland Dr, Raleigh 27616 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 44 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Water Garden Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 8109 Marvino Ln, Raleigh 27613 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Chavis Heights Townhomes Public housing 701 Bright Creek Way, Raleigh 27601 86 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $567 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (919) 831-8300
- Abbington Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2929 Forestville Rd, Raleigh 27616 85 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 19 · For families
- Gateway Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 710 Gateway Park Dr, Raleigh 27601 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Huntington Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 1887 S Franklin St, Wake Forest 27587 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Pennington Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Pennington Grove Way, Garner 27529 83 low-income homes · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Wake Co Ha Public housing 821 Delta St, Garner 27529 84 homes, 82 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Wake · Average payment: $359 a month · Average wait: 44 months · Homes at several sites · (919) 269-6404
- Abbington Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 6201 Litchford Rd, Raleigh 27615 82 low-income homes · In service since 2020 · For families
- Cedarmoor Tax credit (LIHTC) 2448 Melvid Ct, Raleigh 27610 81 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Brighton Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 7510 Estey Rd, Raleigh 27616 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Highland Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 Highland Village Dr, Cary 27511 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Wakefield Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 10860 Common Oaks Dr, Raleigh 27614 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Wakefield Hills Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10702 Oliver Rd, Raleigh 27614 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Wakefield Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 2701 Wakefield Pines Dr, Raleigh 27614 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Mingo Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2371 Federer Dr, Knightdale 27545 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2011 · For families
- The Grande at Granite Falls Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Grand Rock Way, Rolesville 27571 74 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 47 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Beechridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 Upchurch St, Apex 27502 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Booker Park North Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Sunglow Ln, Raleigh 27610 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 14 · For older adults
- Granite Falls Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 Hunter Falls Ln, Rolesville 27571 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Weatherstone Spring Congregate Care Living Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Weather Ridge Ln, Cary 27513 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- West Haven Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 900 Peace Haven Place, Apex 27502 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Westwood Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Glendon Way, Cary 27519 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Zebulon Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 509 Duggins Oak Dr, Zebulon 27597 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Easter Seals United Cerebral Palsey NC Housing HUD-assisted 1351 Ashcraft Lane, Raleigh 27604 82 homes, 70 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 856-9547
- Pennington Grove II Tax credit (LIHTC) 180 Southerby Bluffs Court Tbka 2000 Pennington Grove Way, Garner 27529 69 low-income homes · In service since 2021 · For older adults
- Crenshaw Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 999 Durham Rd, Wake Forest 27587 68 low-income homes · In service since 2021 · For older adults
- The Commons at Highland Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Highland Commons Ct, Cary 27511 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Carlton Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 E Davie St, Raleigh 27601 80 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Roanoke Commons HUD-assisted 2839 Club Plaza Rd, Raleigh 27603 65 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults · (919) 546-0052
- Bradford Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Lowman Cir, Fuquay Varina 27526 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Holly Woods at Sunset Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Reef Ct, Holly Springs 27540 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For families
- The Woods at Avent Ferry Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 Cotten Ln, Holly Springs 27540 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Waterbrook Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 311 Stoney Moss Dr, Raleigh 27610 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Glenbrook Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 336 Dacian Rd, Raleigh 27610 63 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Mayview Public housing 1120 Parker St, Raleigh 27607 61 homes, 60 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $471 a month · (919) 831-8300
- Capital Park (HOPE VI Construction) Public housing 181 Oak Chase Ln, Raleigh 27604 60 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $724 a month · Average wait: 30 months · (919) 831-8300
- Laurel Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 918 Malabys Church Dr, Knightdale 27545 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Water Garden Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 8441 Mount Valley Ln, Raleigh 27613 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Fuquay-Varina Homes for the Elderly HUD-assisted 1012 S Main St, Fuquay Varina 27526 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (919) 552-3671
- Royall Mill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 876 N Main St, Wake Forest 27587 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Carousel Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 Bright Creek Way, Raleigh 27601 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Willow Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Golden Willow Court, Cary 27519 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Madison Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6840 Madison Ridge Way, Raleigh 27613 104 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Bay Tree Apartments HUD-assisted 113 Bay Tree St, Fuquay Varina 27526 50 low-income homes · For families · (919) 552-2216
- Biltmore Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2227B Garner Rd, Raleigh 27610 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Chestnut Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Millchest Pl, Raleigh 27606 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Crystal Cove Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 Suffolk Blvd, Raleigh 27603 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Crystal Cove Apartments HUD-assisted 831 Suffolk Blvd, Raleigh 27603 50 low-income homes · For families · (919) 833-0908
- Highland Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 Highland Village Dr, Cary 27511 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Hodges Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2020 Hodges Creek Dr, Raleigh 27609 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Maple Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Guerin Rd, Holly Springs 27540 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Milburnie Road Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2319 Milburnie Rd, Raleigh 27610 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Park Place Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 107 Luxury Ln, Knightdale 27545 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Park Place Apts, Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 107 Luxury Ln, Knightdale 27545 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Ridgewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1018 Wait Ave, Wake Forest 27587 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Shepard Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 626 Shepard School Rd, Zebulon 27597 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- The Arbors Tax credit (LIHTC) 2611 Pine Village Rd, Raleigh 27615 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1995 · For families
- The Oaks Public housing 590 Lipscomb Ct, Raleigh 27609 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $412 a month · Average wait: 264 months · (919) 831-8300
- Westoaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 705 Flavion Dr, Raleigh 27608 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Alexander Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 233 Alexander Place Way, Wendell 27591 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Autumn Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 3601 Eck Dr, Raleigh 27604 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Bailey Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 609A Hillside Ct, Fuquay Varina 27526 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2010 · For families
- East Haven Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3930 Dowling Haven Pl, Raleigh 27610 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Elders Peak Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2917 Creech Rd, Raleigh 27610 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Emerson Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 3010 Emerson Glen Ln, Raleigh 27603 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Fox Haven Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7021 Fox Haven Pl, Raleigh 27616 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Meadowcreek Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1601 Royal Pines Dr, Raleigh 27610 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Perry Hill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6501 Andron Dr, Raleigh 27616 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Pine Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 1650 Royal Pines Dr, Raleigh 27610 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Ripley Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 3030 Ripley Station Way, Raleigh 27610 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Terrace Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 4000 Saint James Church Rd, Raleigh 27604 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Timber Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 Timber Dr E, Garner 27529 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Trinity Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) Trinity Road, Raleigh 27607 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Tryon Grove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2508 Tryon Grove Dr, Raleigh 27603 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Weston Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 Westcroft Dr, Garner 27529 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Wood Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 1806 James Slaughter Rd, Fuquay Varina 27526 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Summerchase Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 Ravensong Cir, Fuquay Varina 27526 46 low-income homes · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Maple Ridge Apts Phii Tax credit (LIHTC) PO Box 805, Holly Springs 27540 45 low-income homes · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Olde School Commons Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 742 W Garner Rd, Garner 27529 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Sandy Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Woodbine Ridge Ln, Wendell 27591 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Village of New Hope Tax credit (LIHTC) 4321 Grandiflora Ln, Raleigh 27604 45 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Avonlea Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5005 Cape Breton Dr, Raleigh 27616 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Amber Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 5000 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh 27616 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 21 · For older adults
- Poyner Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 8150 Town Dr, Raleigh 27616 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Ryan Spring Tax credit (LIHTC) 616 Ryan Rd, Cary 27511 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 19 · For older adults
- Sycamore Run Tax credit (LIHTC) 1090 Holly View Dr, Raleigh 27610 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Stonecrest Public housing 3968 Haresnipe Ct, Raleigh 27613 42 homes, 41 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh · Average payment: $355 a month · Average wait: 63 months · (919) 831-8300
- Chadwick Apartments HUD-assisted 305 E Garner Rd, Garner 27529 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (919) 772-5430
- Holly Springs Apartments II HUD-assisted 215 W Earp St, Holly Springs 27540 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (919) 552-1825
- Turnberry Apartments HUD-assisted 755 S White St, Wake Forest 27587 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (919) 554-9743
- Brookridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 3930 Durham Dr, Raleigh 27603 40 low-income homes · Studio: 40 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Cedar Crest New Life Center HUD-assisted 2821 Laodicea Dr, Raleigh 27610 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (919) 828-1192
- Crestfield Apartments HUD-assisted 701 Marshburn Rd, Wendell 27591 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (919) 366-6384
- The Magnolias Tax credit (LIHTC) 2151 Glascock St, Raleigh 27610 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Crestfield Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 719 Marshburn Rd, Wendell 27591 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Windsor Spring Congregate Care for Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 6219 Hunter St, Raleigh 27612 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Creekside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 361 S Franklin St, Wake Forest 27587 38 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Timber Springs Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs 27540 39 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 1989 · For families
- Lennox Chase Tax credit (LIHTC) 2534 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh 27603 37 homes, 36 low-income · Studio: 36 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Berkeley Spring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5521 Dixon Dr, Raleigh 27609 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Maples Apartments (THE) HUD-assisted 302 Primrose Pl, Zebulon 27597 36 low-income homes · For families · (919) 269-6464
- Walnut Woods Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3417 Middle Branch Rd, Raleigh 27610 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Westgate Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 Sills Ave, Knightdale 27545 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1990 · For families
- Autumn Trace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2401 Fall Ln, Raleigh 27604 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Cobblestone Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Stone Path Dr, Fuquay Varina 27526 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Garden Spring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2830 Kidd Rd, Raleigh 27610 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Meadow Spring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 190 Fieldspring Ln, Raleigh 27606 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Silver Spring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Pony Rd, Zebulon 27597 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Beechridge Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 Upchurch St, Apex 27502 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Gregory Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 280 Seawell Ave, Raleigh 27601 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Jeffries Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1713 Poole Rd, Raleigh 27610 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1989 · For families
- Sedgebrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Sedgebrook Dr, Cary 27511 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Shammah Winds Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1407 Sawyer Rd, Raleigh 27610 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Highland Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 200 Highland Manor Pl, Cary 27511 32 homes, 31 low-income · For older adults · (919) 463-7800
- Carolina Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 709 853 Sardis Drive, Raleigh 27603 28 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Cedar Moor HUD-assisted 2515 Melvid Ct, Raleigh 27610 81 homes, 26 low-income · For families · (919) 231-9596
- Marsh Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2400 Brentwood Rd, Raleigh 27604 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Avery Square Tax credit (LIHTC) Avery Street, Garner 27529 20 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Cedar Spring - A Senior Living Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 S Hollybrook Rd, Wendell 27591 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Courtyard Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 W Jones St, Fuquay Varina 27526 17 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Holly Springs Apartments HUD-assisted 155 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs 27540 17 low-income homes · For older adults · (919) 552-1825
- Cosmo and Lewis Estates HUD-assisted 1121 Hadley Rd, Raleigh 27610 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (919) 832-1119
- Oak Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 3310 Sun Hill Ln, Raleigh 27610 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (919) 754-9960
- New Bern Crossings HUD-assisted 3312 New Bern Ave, Raleigh 27610 181 homes, 11 low-income · (919) 341-4200
- Birch and Branch HUD-assisted 3470 Alibi Way, Raleigh 27610 169 homes, 11 low-income · (919) 878-0522
- Tryon Station HUD-assisted 1509 Creech Rd, Garner 27529 165 homes, 11 low-income · (336) 544-2300
- Pines at Peach Road HUD-assisted 300 Stone Grove Road, Raleigh 27603 108 homes, 11 low-income · (919) 701-8811
- Prairie Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 S Wilmington St, Raleigh 27601 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Robertson Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 1725 Poole Rd, Raleigh 27610 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (919) 754-9960
- Shade Hill Apts. HUD-assisted 3014 Poole Rd, Raleigh 27610 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (919) 856-6453
- Tammy Lynn Icf/MR HUD-assisted 737 Chappell Dr, Raleigh 27606 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (919) 832-3909
- Arc/HDS Wake County Group Home #2 HUD-assisted 4808 Whitehall Ave, Raleigh 27604 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 790-3241
- As Wake Co. G.H. #1 HUD-assisted 113 Dickens Dr, Raleigh 27610 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 250-0907
- As Wake Co. G.H. #2 HUD-assisted 534 Walnut St, Cary 27511 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 380-0203
- As Wake Co. G.H. #3 HUD-assisted 5117 Glen Forest Dr, Raleigh 27612 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 782-3353
- JADE TREE/GLEN EDEN Group Home HUD-assisted 6501 Jade Tree Ln, Raleigh 27615 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 954-0560
- Whittecar Home HUD-assisted 3257 Lake Woodard Dr, Raleigh 27604 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (919) 231-1399
- Serving Cup Green Level Apts HUD-assisted 14000 Joshua Tree Ct, Cary 27519 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (919) 847-8183
- West Park ST Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 218 W Park St, Cary 27511 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994
- 1921 Tischer RD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1921 Tischer Rd, Raleigh 27603 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- 1924 Tischer RD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1924 Tischer Rd, Raleigh 27603 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1993
- 1929 Tischer RD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1929 Tischer Rd, Raleigh 27603 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1993
- 617 Carolina Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 617 Carolina Ave, Raleigh 27606 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- 619 Carolina Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 619 Carolina Ave, Raleigh 27606 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- 621 Carolina Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 Carolina Ave, Raleigh 27606 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- 623 Carolina Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 623 Carolina Ave, Raleigh 27606 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- 8107 Farmlea Cir Tax credit (LIHTC) 8107 Farmlea Cir, Raleigh 27616 1 low-income home · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- 8109 Farmlea Cir Tax credit (LIHTC) 8109 Farmlea Cir, Raleigh 27616 1 low-income home · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- 8261 Merriweather Cir Tax credit (LIHTC) 8261 Merriweather Cir, Raleigh 27616 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- Berkshire Downs II Tax credit (LIHTC) 8265 Merriweather Cir, Raleigh 27616 1 low-income home · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- Brookside Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 431 Johnson St, Garner 27529 54 homes
- North Carolina Housing Finance Agency HUD-assisted 3508 Bush St, Raleigh 27609 (919) 877-5652
- North Carolina Housing Finance Agency HUD-assisted 3508 Bush St, Raleigh 27609 (919) 877-5700
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Wake County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Wake County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $27,800 | $46,350 | $74,100 |
| 2 people | $31,800 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 3 people | $35,750 | $59,550 | $95,300 |
| 4 people | $39,700 | $66,150 | $105,850 |
| 5 people | $42,900 | $71,450 | $114,350 |
| 6 people | $46,100 | $76,750 | $122,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $82,050 | $131,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $87,350 | $139,750 |
Area median income: $132,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,340 – $1,638
- 1 bedroom $1,397 – $1,707
- 2 bedrooms $1,520 – $1,858
- 3 bedrooms $1,893 – $2,313
- 4 bedrooms $2,541 – $3,105
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,347 vouchers · 1,120 public housing units (919) 831-8300 Housing Authority of the City of Raleigh: info@rhaonline.com
- North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs Section 8 vouchers · 997 vouchers (984) 236-0160 North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs: cia.hcv@doa.nc.gov
- Housing Authority of the County of Wake Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 595 vouchers · 340 public housing units (919) 269-6404 Housing Authority of the County of Wake: flewis@hacwnc.org
Housing agencies in North Carolina Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in North Carolina
What North Carolina law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 7 days
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14
- Only a court order can remove youN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-25.6
- Protection from retaliationN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-37.1(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Wake County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Wake County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Carolina Community Impact Inc.
3725 National Dr, Raleigh · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Cccs, A Division of Triangle Family Services, Inc.
3937 Western Blvd, Raleigh · Spanish
Also serves in Arabic, American Sign Language (ASL), Cambodian, Cantonese, and 17 more languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Consumer Education Services, Inc
3725 National Dr Ste 160, Raleigh · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Wake County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in North Carolina, the average home bill was $144 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,378
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,689
- Security deposit
- $1,689
- Total
- $3,378
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Wake County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,489; 1 bedroom: $1,552; 2 bedrooms: $1,689; 3 bedrooms: $2,103; 4 bedrooms: $2,823. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Wake County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,689) without spending more than 30% of income takes $32.48 an hour full time, or $67,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Wake County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $66,150 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Wake County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,520 and $1,858 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Wake County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,220 in 27592 to $2,140 in 27519. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Wake County?
HUD lists 195 properties with homes for low-income households in Wake County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Wake County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Wake County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in North Carolina, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).