Columbus County Public Housing Agency
50B Legion Dr, Whiteville, NC, 28472 · ~485 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Whiteville, NC (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Columbus County
Who this agency serves
Columbus County Public Housing Agency served 336 households across 485 units (69% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $15,095, and pays an average of $376 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 336 of 485 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,095
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $376
- Avg. household size
- 1.9 people
- Households with children
- 37%
- Head of household 62+
- 33%
- Head of household with a disability
- 60%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 25 months
Unit mix: 12% 1-bedroom, 54% 2-bedroom, 34% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Columbus County Public Housing Agency, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,450 |
| 2 people | $31,350 |
| 3 people | $35,250 |
| 4 people | $39,150 |
| 5 people | $42,300 |
| 6 people | $45,450 |
| 7 people | $48,550 |
| 8 people | $51,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Columbus County Public Housing Agency directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Whiteville, NC
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
PIREWAY PLACE
849 PIREWAY ROAD, TABOR CITY, NC, 2846324 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050TABOR LANDING APARTMENTS
383 SWAMP FOX HIGHWAY E, TABOR CITY, NC, 2846348 income-restricted units6 1BR, 30 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048COPPERSTONE APARTMENTS
104 COPPERSTONE LANE, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2847240 income-restricted units20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044COVEY RESERVE APARTMENTS
200 JORDAN LN, WHITEVILLE, NC, 28472-382044 income-restricted units22 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043FOREST GLEN APARTMENTS
106 FOREST GLEN DR, TABOR CITY, NC, 28463-764248 income-restricted units11 1BR, 29 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043COVEY RUN APARTMENTS II
200 JORDAN LN, WHITEVILLE, NC, 28472-382048 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041KENT PLACE
116 E TRAM ROAD, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2847264 income-restricted units24 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041SAW MILL APARTMENTS
332 WEST HAY STREET, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2847240 income-restricted units12 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040COVEY RUN APARTMENTS
117 COVEY QUAIL LN, WHITEVILLE, NC, 28472-232448 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039FOREST EDGE APARTMENT HOMES
125 FOREST EDGE CIRCLE, TABOR CITY, NC, 2846348 income-restricted units12 1BR, 24 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039BRUNSWICK PLACE
27 MILLSTREAM DRIVE, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2842432 income-restricted units4 1BR, 20 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BROOKBERRY PARK APARTMENTS
409 W CALHOUN STREET, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2847250 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037CHADWICK PLACE
106 A CHADWICK PLACE DRIVE, CHADBOURN, NC, 2843124 income-restricted units20 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034EVANS POINTE II APTS
101 ESSIE MAE COURT, TABOR CITY, NC, 2846325 income-restricted units13 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034HAMPTON PLACE
800 BLUE JEAN ROAD, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2847228 income-restricted units8 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032RIVER BLUFF APARTMENTS
2029 MAIN STREET, FAIR BLUFF, NC, 2843917 income-restricted units4 1BR, 11 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032LANDMARK APTS
621 NOLAN AVENUE, WHITEVILLE, NC, 2747221 income-restricted units19 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031- 18 income-restricted units18 1BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
RIVER BEND APTS
539 CONWAY ROAD, FAIR BLUFF, NC, 2843916 income-restricted units16 1BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024BERRY COURT APTS
WEST SIXTH STREET, CHADBOURN, NC, 2843140 income-restricted units38 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Columbus County Public Housing Agency directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.