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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Greensboro, NC 27402

2 affordable buildings in 27402 · 217 more within 9 mi

Greensboro, NC 27402 has 2 income-restricted buildings: 2 tax credit. 217 more are listed within 9 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

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The 20 closest of 217 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.

  • Gorrell Street Apts

    444 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.6 mi away

    Tax credit

    4 units · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 611 Watson St

    611 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.7 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Menefee Properties

    615 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Watson St Apts

    617 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 619 Watson St

    619 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 621 Watson St

    621 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 623 Watson St

    623 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 625 Watson St

    625 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 627 Watson St

    627 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 629 Watson St

    629 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 631 Watson St

    631 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 633 Watson St

    633 Watson St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 2 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 616 E Lee St

    616 E Lee St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • 618 E Lee St

    618 E Lee St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • B Simone Caruthers

    116 E McCulloch St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • McCulloch Apts

    118 E McCulloch St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    2 units · 2–3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Bragg Street Apts

    810 E Bragg St, Greensboro, NC 27406

    0.9 mi away

    Tax credit

    4 units · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Single Family Home

    424 Stewart St, Greensboro, NC 27401

    0.9 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Single Family Home

    415 Boyd St, Greensboro, NC 27401

    0.9 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Single Family Home

    419 Boyd St, Greensboro, NC 27401

    0.9 mi away

    Tax credit

    1 unit · 3 BR

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 27402

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,310/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$52,400/yr

Income limits (2026)

Greensboro-High Point, NC area · median family income $91,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$19,250$32,050$51,250
2$22,000$36,600$58,600
3$27,320$41,200$65,900
4$33,000$45,750$73,200
5$38,680$49,450$79,100
6$44,360$53,100$84,950
7$50,040$56,750$90,800
8$55,720$60,400$96,650

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.

Size27402Wider area
Studio$1,160$1,121
1 bedroom$1,200$1,168
2 bedrooms$1,310$1,271
3 bedrooms$1,690$1,644
4 bedrooms$1,990$1,932

Wider area = Greensboro-High Point, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,140 (27401) to $1,800 (27301).

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 27402's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 27402

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Greensboro, NC 27402, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Greensboro, NC 27402 have openings?

These lists for Greensboro, NC 27402 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

Use the phone number on each building card in Greensboro, NC 27402. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

In Greensboro, NC 27402, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 27402?

This directory lists 2 income-restricted buildings in Greensboro, NC 27402. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

Is there affordable housing near 27402?

Yes — this page also lists 217 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Greensboro, NC 27402 (within about 9 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

Most income-restricted buildings in Greensboro, NC 27402 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 $32,050, and $45,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($51,250 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 Greensboro, NC 27402?

For many programs in Greensboro, NC 27402, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,050 a year for 1 person and $45,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $51,250 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Greensboro, NC 27402?

There is no single waiting list for Greensboro, NC 27402. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Greensboro, NC 27402. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Greensboro, NC 27402, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Greensboro, NC 27402 is $1,310 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Greensboro, NC 27402?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Greensboro, NC 27402. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Greensboro, NC 27402?

This page may still list buildings in Greensboro, NC 27402 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026). Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

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