Mountain Projects, Inc.
2177 Asheville Rd, Waynesville, NC, 28786 · ~1,083 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Waynesville, 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: Haywood County
Who this agency serves
Mountain Projects, Inc. served 807 households across 1,083 units (75% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $15,575, and pays an average of $395 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 807 of 1,083 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,575
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $395
- Avg. household size
- 1.8 people
- Households with children
- 26%
- Head of household 62+
- 39%
- Head of household with a disability
- 65%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 9 months
Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 45% 2-bedroom, 25% 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 Mountain Projects, Inc., 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 | $30,350 |
| 2 people | $34,700 |
| 3 people | $39,050 |
| 4 people | $43,350 |
| 5 people | $46,850 |
| 6 people | $50,300 |
| 7 people | $53,800 |
| 8 people | $57,250 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Mountain Projects, Inc. directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Waynesville, 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.
BROOKMONT LOFTS
486 E MARSHALL STREET, WAYNESVILLE, NC, 2878654 income-restricted units32 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051SMOKEY MEADOWS
21 SMOKEY MEADOWS WAY, CANTON, NC, 28716-485660 income-restricted units9 1BR, 32 2BR, 19 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040THE GREAT LAURELS OF LAKE JUNALUSKA
80 CANDLER STREET, WAYNESVILLE, NC, 28786100 income-restricted units36 1BR, 64 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037AVIEMORE VILLAGE
607 LEE ROAD NCSR 1531, CLYDE, NC, 2872124 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034
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 Mountain Projects, Inc. 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.