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Strawn Cottages

Name: Strawn Cottages
Address: 512A Butternut Ct, Charlotte, NC, 28203, US
Telephone: 7043365183
Rating: 73

512A Butternut Ct, Charlotte, NC, 28203

Information verified August 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

About This Property

Strawn Cottages is a public housing development in Charlotte, NC comprising 4 units. All units meet accessibility standards. The property is situated in Mecklenburg County.

Waitlist Information

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Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened January 12, 2026

Apply: Multiple

Waitlists for various affordable housing communities, including senior and family sites, opened on January 12, 2026, and are open until further notice. Preferences include veterans, elderly, disabled, working families, or local residents; eligibility is based on income, criminal, credit, and rental history checks.

Last verified June 29, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Online or Mail for updates

The tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is currently closed to new applicants with over 6,000 households on the list. Eligibility is based on annual gross income, criminal background, eligible immigration status, and previous behavior in assisted housing; a mandatory 20-hour per week work requirement applies to non-elderly/non-disabled households. Existing applicants can update their information via the Applicant Portal or by mail to P.O. Box 36795, Charlotte, NC 28236.

Last verified April 18, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Accessible Units

HUD Inspection Score

Fair

Inspected February 2016

HUD inspects properties on a 0-100 scale. Scores above 60 are considered passing.

Fair Market Rent - Mecklenburg 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	$1,347
1 Bedroom	$1,384
2 Bedroom	$1,554
3 Bedroom	$1,936
4 Bedroom	$2,481

Income Limits - Mecklenburg County, NC

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,700
Very Low (50%): $29,500
Low (80%): $47,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,200
Very Low (50%): $33,700
Low (80%): $53,900

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,750
Very Low (50%): $37,900
Low (80%): $60,650

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $42,100
Low (80%): $67,350

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $45,500
Low (80%): $72,750

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $48,850
Low (80%): $78,150

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $52,250
Low (80%): $83,550

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $55,600
Low (80%): $88,950

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,700	$29,500	$47,150
2 Persons	$20,200	$33,700	$53,900
3 Persons	$22,750	$37,900	$60,650
4 Persons	$26,500	$42,100	$67,350
5 Persons	$31,040	$45,500	$72,750
6 Persons	$35,580	$48,850	$78,150
7 Persons	$40,120	$52,250	$83,550
8 Persons	$44,660	$55,600	$88,950

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Mecklenburg County, NC is: $1347 (Studio), $1384 (1BR), $1554 (2BR), $1936 (3BR), $2481 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Strawn Cottages is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Strawn Cottages have?+

Strawn Cottages has a total of 4 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Strawn Cottages?+

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 Mecklenburg County, NC?+

For a 4-person household in Mecklenburg County, NC, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $42,100, Low Income (80% AMI): $67,350. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Strawn Cottages?+

Strawn Cottages is a Public Housing property. To apply, you can start by calling 7043365183, 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.

What is the HUD inspection score for Strawn Cottages?+

Strawn Cottages has a HUD inspection score of 73 out of 100, which is considered adequate. HUD inspects subsidized housing properties to ensure they meet minimum health and safety standards. Scores of 60 or above are considered passing.

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