Hilltop Apartments PB Section 8 Hickory, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hilltop Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hickory, NC with 55 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $265/month on average.
55
total units
73%
occupancy
$265
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $10,863/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,049/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Hilltop Apartments
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; 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 (~$265/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hickory
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- The Lodge at Hickory LIHTCPB Section 8
- Catawba Landing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Twin Cedars Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodland Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Glenwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Silver Springs Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Center Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lutherhaus Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Twin Cedars LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 0.8 km |
| The Villas at Northview LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 2 km |
| Highland School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 2.4 km |
| Viewmont Square Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 2.8 km |
| Kenworth Senior Citizens Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 3.7 km |
| Kenworth Senior Center Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 3.7 km |
| Walker Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 3.7 km |
| Walker Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hickory | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hilltop Apartments 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 Hilltop Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $265/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 Hilltop Apartments?
Contact the management office in Hickory. 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.