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Sanford Housing Authority

Name: Sanford Housing Authority
Address: 1000 Carthage St, Sanford, NC, 27330, US
Telephone: 9197767655

1000 Carthage St, Sanford, NC, 27330

Information verified September 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 12 hr ago

About This Property

Sanford Housing Authority operates 1,022 units of public housing in Sanford, NC. The public housing waitlist is currently closed, while the Section 8 waitlist remains open for applicants.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened March 11, 2024

Apply: Multiple

SHA utilizes site-based waiting lists for specific properties. Preferences include application date, local preference, bedroom size, and accessibility needs. Elderly, handicapped, or disabled applicants can request reasonable accommodation.

Last verified February 11, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened May 17, 2024

Apply: Online

The waiting list last accepted applications from May 17, 2024, until 1,500 applications were received. Preferences included involuntary displacement, homeless veterans, chronically homeless, single elderly/disabled, elderly or disabled with minor children, and homeless families with minor children.

Last verified February 9, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1022

Fair Market Rent - Lee County, NC

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$842
1 Bedroom	$871
2 Bedroom	$1,011
3 Bedroom	$1,242
4 Bedroom	$1,566

Income Limits - Lee County, NC

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $12,880
Very Low (50%): $21,350
Low (80%): $34,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $24,400
Low (80%): $39,050

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $27,450
Low (80%): $43,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $30,500
Low (80%): $48,800

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $32,950
Low (80%): $52,750

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,400
Very Low (50%): $35,400
Low (80%): $56,650

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $37,850
Very Low (50%): $37,850
Low (80%): $60,550

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,300
Very Low (50%): $40,300
Low (80%): $64,450

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$21,350	$34,200
2 Persons	$17,420	$24,400	$39,050
3 Persons	$21,960	$27,450	$43,950
4 Persons	$26,500	$30,500	$48,800
5 Persons	$31,040	$32,950	$52,750
6 Persons	$35,400	$35,400	$56,650
7 Persons	$37,850	$37,850	$60,550
8 Persons	$40,300	$40,300	$64,450

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Sanford, NC?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Lee County, NC is: $842 (Studio), $871 (1BR), $1011 (2BR), $1242 (3BR), $1566 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Sanford Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Sanford Housing Authority have?+

Sanford Housing Authority has a total of 1022 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Sanford Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Lee County, NC?+

For a 4-person household in Lee County, NC, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $30,500, Low Income (80% AMI): $48,800. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Sanford Housing Authority?+

Sanford Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9197767655, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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