Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Castalia, NC 27816
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 27816 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Castalia, NC 27816. 44 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 12 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 27816
The 20 closest of 44 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
ARC/HDS Franklin County GH
29 Strange Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549
8.9 mi away
6 units · 5 income-restricted · Studio · People with disabilities
Pwe Ridley St M
Ridley Bullock Streets Ley St 441 455 Ridley St, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
16 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
936A + 936B South Main Street
936A 936B South Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Dent Lane B
104 106 Dent Lane, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Dent Lane C
108 110 Dent Lane, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Dent Lane a
100 102 Dent Lane, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Dent Lane D
200 202 Dent Lane, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Harris Street Apts
113 115 Harris St, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
204 + 206 Cooper Street
204 206 Cooper Street, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
204 + 206 Dent Lane
204 206 Dent Lane, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
208 + 210 Cooper Street
208 210 Cooper Street, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
208 + 210 Dent Lane
208 210 Dent Lane, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
212 + 214 Cooper Street
212 214 Cooper Street, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
216 + 218 Cooper St
216 218 Cooper St, Louisburg, NC 27549
10.6 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Greentree Village
500 E. Branch Street, Spring Hope, NC 27882
11.2 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
104 Joyner Street
219 E Green Street, Nashville, NC 27856
11.3 mi away
3 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 27816
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,220/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $48,800/yr
- Renters in 27816 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 83%
Income limits (2026)
Raleigh-Cary, NC area · median family income $132,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,800 | $46,350 | $74,100 |
| 2 | $31,800 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 3 | $35,750 | $59,550 | $95,300 |
| 4 | $39,700 | $66,150 | $105,850 |
| 5 | $42,900 | $71,450 | $114,350 |
| 6 | $46,100 | $76,750 | $122,800 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $82,050 | $131,300 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $87,350 | $139,750 |
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 | 27816 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,489 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $1,552 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,689 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $2,103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,823 |
Wider area = Raleigh-Cary, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,150 (27856) to $1,220 (27882).
Census figures for 27816 (2020–2024 average): median rent $873 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $33,718. 31% of homes are rented. 83% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 48% 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 27816's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 27816Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Castalia, NC 27816?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Castalia, NC 27816, 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 Castalia, NC 27816 have openings?
These lists for Castalia, NC 27816 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
Use the phone number on each building card in Castalia, NC 27816. 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
In Castalia, NC 27816, 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 27816?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 27816 right now. 44 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 27816?
Yes — this page also lists 44 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Castalia, NC 27816 (within about 12 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Castalia, NC 27816?
Most income-restricted buildings in Castalia, NC 27816 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 $46,350, and $66,150 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,100 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
For many programs in Castalia, NC 27816, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $46,350 a year for 1 person and $66,150 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,100 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
There is no single waiting list for Castalia, NC 27816. 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Castalia, NC 27816?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Castalia, NC 27816, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Castalia, NC 27816 is $1,220 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Castalia, NC 27816. 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 Castalia, NC 27816?
This page may still list buildings in Castalia, NC 27816 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, 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.
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