Amity Apartments Public Housing Forest City, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amity Apartments is a Public Housing community in Forest City, NC with 149 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $249/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
149
total units
97%
occupancy
$249
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 Amity Dr Apt B1, Forest City, NC 28043 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,129/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,978/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Amity Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 181 Amity Dr Apt B1, Forest City; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$249/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Forest City
- Rutherford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Highlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harmony Hills §202 Senior
- Oak Villa Apartments PB Section 8
- Heritage Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Rosedale Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arc/hds Rutherf PB Section 8
- Rutherford Coun §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Spindale | 4 km |
| Sterling Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Spindale | 5.4 km |
| Timber Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Spindale | 5.4 km |
| Cac of Rutherford County #2 §811 | Spindale | 5.4 km |
| Creekside Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Spindale | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Forest City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amity Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Amity Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $249/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Amity Apartments?
Contact the management office at 181 Amity Dr Apt B1 in Forest City. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.