Mars Hill Commons — Income-Restricted Housing in Mars Hill, NC 28754
111 Mars Hill Commons Lane, Mars Hill, NC 28754
48 units · 1–3 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2015
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 12 1 bedroom · 24 2 bedrooms · 12 3 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Project Unnamed
103 Ivey Ridge Apt Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
3 mi away
40 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Madison County Housing Authority
Mars Hill Ha Units
115 Valley St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
3.5 mi away
47 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Mars Hill Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 78 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Mashburn Gap Apts
1140 N Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
10.7 mi away
34 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Marshall Ha
104 N Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
11 mi away
49 units
- Apply through Marshall Housing Authority
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Dry Ridge Apts
21 Clinton St, Weaverville, NC 28787
12.1 mi away
24 units · 2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 28754
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,660/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $66,400/yr
- Renters in 28754 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 39%
Income limits (2026)
Asheville, NC area · median family income $103,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,500 | $35,850 | $57,350 |
| 2 | $24,600 | $40,950 | $65,550 |
| 3 | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,750 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $51,200 | $81,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $55,300 | $88,500 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $63,500 | $101,600 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $67,550 | $108,150 |
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 | 28754 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,482 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,714 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,866 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,223 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $3,109 |
Wider area = Asheville, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,110 (37657) to $2,170 (28709).
Census figures for 28754 (2020–2024 average): median rent $863. Median household income $68,750. 24% of homes are rented. 39% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 20% 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 28754's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 28754Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Mars Hill Commons?
No phone is listed for Mars Hill Commons. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Mars Hill Commons Section 8 housing?
Mars Hill Commons is listed as income-restricted housing in Mars Hill, NC 28754 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Mars Hill Commons?
Public records list 48 units at Mars Hill Commons in Mars Hill, NC 28754. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Mars Hill Commons?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 28754 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 Mars Hill Commons?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Mars Hill Commons in Mars Hill, NC 28754. 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 Mars Hill, NC 28754?
Most income-restricted buildings in Mars Hill, NC 28754 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 $35,850, and $51,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($57,350 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 Mars Hill, NC 28754?
For many programs in Mars Hill, NC 28754, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,850 a year for 1 person and $51,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $57,350 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 Mars Hill, NC 28754?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Mars Hill, NC 28754, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Mars Hill, NC 28754 is $1,660 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 Mars Hill Commons take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Mars Hill Commons has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Mars Hill, NC 28754 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Mars Hill Commons.
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.