Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gastonia, NC
There are 55 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gastonia with roughly 2,692 assisted units — including 45 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 41 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $283 to $406 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Gastonia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gastonia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Court Drive LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Cameron-weldon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 191 | — | — |
| The Reserve at Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Village Square PB Section 8 | 150 | $377 | — |
| Mountain View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Arp Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $363 | — |
| Linwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Catherine Booth Garden Apartments §202 Senior | 82 | $406 | — |
| Evergreen Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Hoffman Homes PB Section 8 | 80 | $405 | — |
| Parkside at Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Manor at Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Madison Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Highland Memorial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Stonecroft Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $283 | — |
| Catawba Creek Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Villas at Union Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Glenwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| The Landings Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Enclave at Forest Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Gateway Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bordeaux Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| The Belvedere Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Kinross Place §811 | 12 | $338 | — |
| Cac of Gaston C §811 | 10 | — | — |
| 405 Flint St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| B+s Rentals LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Gaston PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Ric Redbud Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Gaston §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Gaston County G §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Mountain Ridge §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Gaston PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Gaston County G §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Gaston County G §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Airline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Gardner Ridge Apts LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Kbk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Oakdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Pearson St Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Pearson St Duplex LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Pearson Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Webb Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gastonia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 252 | — | — |
| Fairhaven Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Court Drive LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Cameron-weldon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 191 | — | — |
| The Reserve at Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Village Square PB Section 8 | 150 | $377 | — |
| Mountain View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Arp Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $363 | — |
| Linwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Evergreen Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Hoffman Homes PB Section 8 | 80 | $405 | — |
| Parkside at Hudson LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Manor at Union Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Madison Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gastonia
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Ridge Apts LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Gaston County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Gaston County: studio $1,469, 1-BR $1,538, 2-BR $1,686, 3-BR $2,076, 4-BR $2,637.
Full FMR table for Gaston County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gastonia
- 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
- Belmont, NC
- Bessemer City, NC
- Dallas, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.