2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Catawba County, NC	$78,100	Very Low Income (50%)	$27,350	$31,250	$35,150	$39,050	$42,200
Extremely Low Income (30%)	$16,450	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580
Low Income (80%)	$43,750	$50,000	$56,250	$62,500	$67,500

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Hickory, NC

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Hickory, NC. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Hickory, NC Catawba County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$806	Estimated $241.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$834	Estimated $250.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1014	Estimated $304.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$1314	Estimated $394.20 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Hickory, NC

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Walker Apartments I

227 Third Ave Ct Sw
Hickory, NC - 28602
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1988

Walker Apartments Ii

266 Second Ave Se
Hickory, NC - 28602
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1988

Highland School Apartments

1017 Tenth Ave Ne
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0
Years In Service Since: 1990

Kenworth Senior Citizens Center

426 Second Ave Se
Hickory, NC - 28602
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1990
Senior Apartments: YES

Kenworth Senior Center Phase Ii

426 Second Ave Se
Hickory, NC - 28602
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Woodland Park Apartments

1726 3rd Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Woodland Manor

1790 Third Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2000
Senior Apartments: YES

Silver Springs Terrace

950 20th Street Ne
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 34
3 Bedroom apartments 42
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Twin Cedars Apartments

20th Avenue Dr Ne
Hickory, NC - 28603
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Glenwood Place

5190 Glenwood Place Court
Hickory, NC - 28602
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 45
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

The Villas At Twin Cedars

1866 20th Avenue Dr Ne
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2005
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

The Villas At Northview

415 26th Avenue North East
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2008
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Viewmont Square Court

1420 4th St Dr Nw
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Highland Park

1510 21st Street Ne
Hickory, NC - 28601
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 7
2 Bedroom apartments 53
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

The Lodge At Hickory

1186 4th St Ct Sw
Hickory, NC - 28602
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2020
Family Apartments: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Hickory, NC

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Catawba County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Hickory Ha - Scattered Sites & Ridgecrest

841 S Center St
Hickory, NC - 28602
Phone: 828-328-5373
Total Apartment Units: 311
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

West Hickory Apartments

300-a 17th St Sw
Hickory, NC - 28602
Phone: 828-328-5373
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Silver Springs Terrace - 053-002-ni

950 Ne 20th St
Hickory, NC - 28601
Phone: 8283221129
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lutherhaus

720-a Ne 7th Ave
Hickory, NC - 28601
Phone: 7043270393
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hilltop Apartments

18th Street Place Nw
Hickory, NC - 28601
Phone: 8283284046
Total Apartment Units: 105
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Hickory, NC

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Catawba County Public Housing Authority.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Hickory, NC.