Orange County Housing Authority
300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278 · ~682 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hillsborough, 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: Orange County
Who this agency serves
Orange County Housing Authority served 624 households across 687 units (91% 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 $16,558, and pays an average of $399 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 624 of 687 units
- Avg. household income
- $16,558
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $399
- Avg. household size
- 1.8 people
- Households with children
- 28%
- Head of household 62+
- 36%
- Head of household with a disability
- 67%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 13 months
Unit mix: 27% 1-bedroom, 42% 2-bedroom, 28% 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 Orange County Housing Authority, 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 | $44,500 |
| 2 people | $50,850 |
| 3 people | $57,200 |
| 4 people | $63,550 |
| 5 people | $68,650 |
| 6 people | $73,750 |
| 7 people | $78,850 |
| 8 people | $83,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Orange County Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Hillsborough, 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.
TRINITY COURT
751 TRINITY COURT, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 2751654 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2024Compliance through ~2054- 48 income-restricted units24 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053
GREENFIELD COMMONS
500 FORMOSA LANE, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 2751769 income-restricted units55 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049GREENFIELD PLACE
150 FORMOSA LN, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517-292180 income-restricted units14 1BR, 52 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047HAMPTON POINTE APARTMENTS
490 HAMPTON POINTE BOULEVARD, HILLSBOROUGH, NC, 2727848 income-restricted units24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043- 76 income-restricted units44 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041
THE LANDINGS AT WINMORE
100 ANDYS LN, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27516-843658 income-restricted units42 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040CEDAR HILL
275 SOUTH 11TH STREET, MEBANE, NC, 2730232 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038DOBBINS HILL II
1731 DOBBINS HILL DRIVE, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 2751432 income-restricted units8 1BR, 12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- 20 income-restricted units20 2BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038
CLUB NOVA APTS
103 W MAIN ST, CARRBORO, NC, 27510-169224 income-restricted units24 studioBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CAROLINA SPRING
600 W POPLAR AVENUE, CARRBORO, NC, 27514124 income-restricted units75 1BR, 49 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028DOBBINS HILL
1749 1 B DOBBINS DRIVE, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 2751455 income-restricted units28 2BR, 24 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024
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 Orange County Housing Authority 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.