The Highlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Forest City, NC

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

The Highlands Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Forest City, NC with 44 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

44
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address171 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units43
Placed in service2009

How to apply at The Highlands Apartments

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 171 Butler Rd, Forest City; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Forest City

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Emerald Villas LIHTCPB Section 8Spindale4.7 km
Sterling Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Spindale6.1 km
Timber Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8Spindale6.1 km
Cac of Rutherford County #2 §811Spindale6.1 km
Creekside Crossing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Spindale6.7 km

← All subsidized housing in Forest City

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does The Highlands Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at The Highlands Apartments?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at The Highlands Apartments?
Contact the management office at 171 Butler Rd 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.