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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Asheville, NC

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Buncombe County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Asheville, NC.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Buncombe County, NC$86,100Very Low Income (50%)$32,700$37,400$42,050$46,750$50,450
Extremely Low Income (30%)$19,650$22,450$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $52,350$59,800$67,300$74,800$80,750

Buncombe County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Buncombe County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Buncombe County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Asheville Housing Authority

165 S French Broad Ave.
Asheville, NC - 28801
Buncombe County
Website: http://haca.org/
Phone Number: (828)258-1222

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Asheville, NC

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Asheville, NC. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Asheville, NC Buncombe County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1428Estimated $428.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1496Estimated $448.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1680Estimated $504.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2160Estimated $648.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Asheville, NC

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Lee Walker Heights

17 Wilbar Avenue
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Family Apartments: YES

Duplex

9 Short St
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1987

77 Starnes Ave

77 Starnes Ave
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1988

Courtland Apartments

37 Courtland Ave
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1989

Woodcroft Apartments

165 Coleman Ave 17 B
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 111
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 111
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 65
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES

Mountain Springs Apartments

66 Mountain Street
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 1995
Senior Apartments: YES

Mc Cormick Heights

54 Hunt Hill Pl
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Overlook Apartments

127 Bartlett Street
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 1998
Senior Apartments: YES

Woodridge Apartments

61 Bingham Road
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 37
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Pwe Mccormick Heights

54 Hunt Hill Place
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Nhs Scattered Site


Asheville, NC - 28816
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Nhs Montford Broad

192 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 13
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Crowell Square

209 Crowell Square
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2001
Senior Apartments: YES

Ledgewood Village

15 Future Drive
Asheville, NC - 28803
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 76
3 Bedroom apartments 54
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Wind Ridge

100 Wind Ridge Drive
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Life House Apartments

100 Peachtree Road
Asheville, NC - 28023
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2002
Senior Apartments: YES

Compton Place

547 Eliada Home Road
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2003
Senior Apartments: YES

Battery Park Apartments

1 Battle Square
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 121
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 121
1 Bedroom apartments 113
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2005
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Northpoint Commons

44 Reynolds Mountain Blvd Ste 101
Asheville, NC - 28804
Total Apartment Units: 39
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 39
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Griffin Apartments

35 Grove Street
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Northpoint Commons Ii

44 Reynolds Mountain Blvd
Asheville, NC - 28804
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Vanderbilt Apartments

75 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 123
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 123
1 Bedroom apartments 81
Years In Service Since: 2007
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Crowell Park

10 Coleys Cir
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

George Knight Homes At Skyland

138 Springside Road
Asheville, NC - 28803
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 37
2 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2010
Senior Apartments: YES

Glen Rock

372 Depot Street
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES

Westmore

42 Westmore Drive
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

The Larchmont

30 E Larchmont Road
Asheville, NC - 28804
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

The Homestead Apartments

311 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC - 28804
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Carmel Ridge Apartments

15 Carmel Ridge Cir
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

The Villas At Fallen Spruce

100 Boxelder Cir
Asheville, NC - 28806
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 43
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Givens Gerber Park

40 Gerber Road
Asheville, NC - 28803
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 94
2 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2016
Senior Apartments: YES

Spruce Hill

201 Spruce Hill Court
Asheville, NC - 28805
Total Apartment Units: 174
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 174
1 Bedroom apartments 45
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 44
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Eagle Market Place

21 Eagle St
Asheville, NC - 28801
Total Apartment Units: 62
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 62
1 Bedroom apartments 41
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Givens Gerber Park Iii

50 Gerber Road
Asheville, NC - 28803
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 45
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2017
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Asheville, NC

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Buncombe County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Givens Gerber Park

40 Gerber Rd
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 828-771-2207
Total Apartment Units: 78
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Wnc King Nantahala Apartments

20 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Asheville, NC - 28801
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Ross Creek Phase Ii

16 Old Chunns Cove Rd
Asheville, NC - 28805
Phone: 8282549917
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ross Creek Commons

16 Old Chunns Cove
Asheville, NC - 28805
Phone: (828) 575-2098
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ridge Apartments

373 Fairview Rd
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 8282588388
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wnc Community Homes #4

15 Brook Dr
Asheville, NC - 28805
Phone: 8282999226
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wnc Autistic Group Home

95 Ora St
Asheville, NC - 28801
Phone: 8282530291
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Vanderbilt Apts

75 Haywood St
Asheville, NC - 28801
Phone: 8282540027
Total Apartment Units: 123
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Spruce Hill Apartments

201 Spruce Hill Ct
Asheville, NC - 28805
Phone: 828-298-1193
Total Apartment Units: 174
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Laurel Wood Apartments

650 Caribou Rd
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 828-277-1733
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Chc Of Buncombe Co.

421 Riverview Dr
Asheville, NC - 28806
Phone: 9199810740
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wnc Marne Road Group Home

62 Marne Rd
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 8282538026
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Battery Park Apts.

1 Battle Sq
Asheville, NC - 28801
Phone: 8282525277
Total Apartment Units: 122
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Asheville Terrace Apartments

200 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC - 28805
Phone: 8282558345
Total Apartment Units: 248
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Arc/hds Buncombe Co Icf/mr

22 Chiles Ave
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 8282548068
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Ledgewood Village

15 Future Dr Ste 28
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 8282982318
Total Apartment Units: 180
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

As Buncombe Co. Gh #1

1 Pine Spring Dr
Asheville, NC - 28805
Phone: 8282748368
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Arrowhead Apartments

100 Cheerio Ln
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 828-417-7229
Total Apartment Units: 116
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Dunstan Manor Gh

46 Saint Dunstans Cir
Asheville, NC - 28803
Phone: 8282541799
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.


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