Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Forest City, NC
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Forest City with roughly 434 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $249 to $364 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Forest City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Forest City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Apartments Public Housing | 149 | $249 | 7 mo |
| Rutherford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| The Highlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Harmony Hills §202 Senior | 40 | $364 | — |
| Oak Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 25 | $321 | — |
| Heritage Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $354 | — |
| Rosedale Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Rutherf PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Rutherford Coun §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Forest City (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| The Highlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Oak Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 25 | $321 | — |
| Heritage Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $354 | — |
| Rosedale Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Rutherf PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Forest City
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Apartments Public Housing | 149 | $249 | 7 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Rutherford County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rutherford County: studio $801, 1-BR $806, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,275, 4-BR $1,332.
Full FMR table for Rutherford County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Forest City
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Rutherfordton, NC
- Spindale, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.