Hillcrest PB Section 8 Charlotte, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillcrest is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charlotte, NC with 48 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average.
48
total units
94%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2603 Arnold Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,374/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,881/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Hillcrest
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2603 Arnold Dr, Charlotte; 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 (~$407/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.8 km |
| Grier Heights Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.8 km |
| Evoke Living at Eastland Yards LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.8 km |
| Grier Park PB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.8 km |
| Albemarle Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 3.4 km |
| Farm Lane Apts PB Section 8 | Charlotte | 3.5 km |
| Allen Street Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 3.5 km |
| Centra Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillcrest have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Hillcrest?
Residents report average rents near $407/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 Hillcrest?
Contact the management office at 2603 Arnold Dr in Charlotte. 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.