Hamilton Ridge — Income-Restricted Housing in Oak City, NC 27857

1190 Hamilton Ridge Road, Oak City, NC 27857

Tax creditSeniors

24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2006
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
20 1 bedroom · 4 2 bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 27857

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,130/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$45,200/yr
Renters in 27857 paying 30% or more of income on rent
50%

Income limits (2026)

Martin County, NC area · median family income $69,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size27857Wider area
Studio$860$769
1 bedroom$860$774
2 bedrooms$1,130$1,012
3 bedrooms$1,480$1,325
4 bedrooms$1,490$1,330

Wider area = Martin County, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,030 (27843) to $1,230 (27849).

Census figures for 27857 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $61,389. 40% of homes are rented. 50% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 39% pay half or more.

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 27857's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Hamilton Ridge?

No phone is listed for Hamilton Ridge. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Hamilton Ridge Section 8 housing?

Hamilton Ridge is listed as income-restricted housing in Oak City, NC 27857 (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 Hamilton Ridge?

Public records list 24 units at Hamilton Ridge in Oak City, NC 27857. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Hamilton Ridge?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 27857 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 Hamilton Ridge?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Hamilton Ridge in Oak City, NC 27857. 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 Oak City, NC 27857?

Most income-restricted buildings in Oak City, NC 27857 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 Oak City, NC 27857?

For many programs in Oak City, NC 27857, 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 Oak City, NC 27857?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Oak City, NC 27857, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Oak City, NC 27857 is $1,130 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 Hamilton Ridge take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Hamilton Ridge has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Oak City, NC 27857 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Hamilton Ridge.

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.