Northside Heights Public Housing Shelby, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northside Heights is a Public Housing community in Shelby, NC with 172 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 64 months.
172
total units
99%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
64 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 801A Buffalo St Apt, Shelby, NC 28150 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,116/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,006/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 75% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Northside Heights
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 801A Buffalo St Apt, Shelby; 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 (~$378/mo average here).
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- Cambridge Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Caitlin Station LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cambridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lanier Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- West Warren Manor §202 Senior
- Cypress Glenn LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hickory Creek Apartments PB Section 8
- Kensington Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shelby | 0.8 km |
| Lions Senior Village PB Section 8 | Shelby | 1.4 km |
| Bridges St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shelby | 1.4 km |
| Pwn Park Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shelby | 1.4 km |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shelby | 1.4 km |
| Ric Shelby Apartments §811 | Shelby | 2 km |
| Blanton St. Apts A,b,c,d LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shelby | 2 km |
| Blanton Street Apts A,b,c,d LIHTCPB Section 8 | Shelby | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shelby
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northside Heights 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 Northside Heights?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Northside Heights?
Contact the management office at 801A Buffalo St Apt in Shelby. 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.