Mcdougald Terrace

1101 Lawson Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701

Contact Mcdougald Terrace

McDougald Terrace, a multifamily community, was completed in 1953 and is the largest conventional public housing community in Durham. This 360 apartment community was named after the late R.L. McDougald, who was an outstanding Durham pioneer and community leader. McDougald Terrace is located in the southeast section of Durham.

We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Completed applications must be returned to our office (1101 E. Lawson Street Durham, North Carolina 27704) for processing. Due to the nature of our application process, we require that you call with application questions and/or submit completed applications on the following days:

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Eligibility for Mcdougald Terrace

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Durham but actual income limits may differ for units at Mcdougald Terrace.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
30%	$21,250	$24,300	$27,350	$30,350	$35,140	$40,280	$45,420	$50,560
50%	$35,400	$40,450	$45,500	$50,550	$54,600	$58,650	$62,700	$66,750
80%	$56,650	$64,750	$72,850	$80,900	$87,400	$93,850	$100,350	$106,800

Mcdougald Terrace Details

356 bedroom units.
Public Housing

Public Housing

Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.