Benjamin Manor — Income-Restricted Housing in Elizabethtown, NC 28337
512 Mercer Mill Rd, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
26 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Bladen Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 10 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (910) 863-4919Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Bladen Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (910) 863-4919.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 10 2 bedrooms · 16 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $333/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Hilltop Estates Apts
680 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
0.1 mi away
28 units · 1 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
McLeod Village Apts
615 McLeod St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
0.2 mi away
40 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Mercer Road Apts
600 Mercer Mill Rd, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
0.2 mi away
66 units · 1–2 BR
- 8 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Woodcroft Apts
209 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
0.3 mi away
32 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Gooden Village Apartments
412 Swanzy St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
0.4 mi away
24 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 28337
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,040/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $41,600/yr
- Renters in 28337 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 51%
Income limits (2026)
Bladen County, NC area · median family income $65,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,450 | $27,450 | $43,900 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $31,350 | $50,150 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $35,250 | $56,400 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $39,150 | $62,650 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $42,300 | $67,700 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $45,450 | $72,700 |
| 7 | $48,550 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 8 | $51,700 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 28337 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $769 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $774 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,012 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,392 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,397 |
Wider area = Bladen County, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (28332) to $1,150 (28433).
Census figures for 28337 (2020–2024 average): median rent $658. Median household income $36,227. 41% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 28337's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 28337Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Benjamin Manor?
Apply through Bladen Housing Authority, which runs Benjamin Manor. Call (910) 863-4919. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Benjamin Manor Section 8 housing?
Benjamin Manor is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Benjamin Manor?
Public records list 26 units at Benjamin Manor in Elizabethtown, NC 28337. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Benjamin Manor?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 28337 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Benjamin Manor?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Benjamin Manor in Elizabethtown, NC 28337. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Elizabethtown, NC 28337?
Most income-restricted buildings in Elizabethtown, NC 28337 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $27,450, and $39,150 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,900 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Elizabethtown, NC 28337?
For many programs in Elizabethtown, NC 28337, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,450 a year for 1 person and $39,150 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Elizabethtown, NC 28337?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Elizabethtown, NC 28337, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Elizabethtown, NC 28337 is $1,040 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Benjamin Manor take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Benjamin Manor has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Elizabethtown, NC 28337 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Benjamin Manor.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.