Forest City, NC Low Income Housing

Forest City, NC Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Forest City, NC

How do I qualify for low income housing in Forest City, NC?
To qualify for low income housing in North Carolina, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Forest City, NC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Forest City, NC, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Forest City, NC. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Forest City, North Carolina - Rutherford County

Studio Apartments $733
One Bedroom Apartments $737
Two Bedroom Apartments $856
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,117

List of Low Income Housing in or near Forest City, NC

Harmony Hills

Harmony Hills - Forest City

375 Harmon St
Forest City, NC - 28043
(828) 248-1410
Harmony Hills is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Harmony Hills for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: Patio area at each apartment entrance Carpet throughout Storage Individual heating and air Electric, water, sewer and garbage service included in rent Elevator Wheel chair accessible common areas Landscaped grounds with outdoor se...see full details
Rutherford County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Forest City Housing Authority

Forest City Housing Authority - Forest City

147 E Spruce street
Forest City, NC - 28043
(828) 245-1390
Provides low income housing assistance for residents of Forest City, NC....see full details
Rutherford County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Income based
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): None
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Oak Villa Apartments

Oak Villa Apartments - Forest City

242 E Spruce St
Forest City, NC - 28043
(828) 245-1390
Oak Villa Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Oak Villa Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Rutherford County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Extremely reasonable. For one bedroom my rent plus utilities will range from 350-400 monthly. Based on 1200 monthly income.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water only. Very
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Heritage Village - Forest City

100 Heritage Drive
Forest City, NC - 28043
(704) 357-6000
Heritage Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Rutherford County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Forest City, NC

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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