Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hickory, NC
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hickory with roughly 1,237 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $240 to $421 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Hickory
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hickory
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory - Scattered Sites - Amp 1 PB Section 8 | 311 | $240 | — |
| Highland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Lodge at Hickory LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Catawba Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Twin Cedars Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Woodland Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Glenwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Hilltop Apartments PB Section 8 | 55 | $265 | — |
| Silver Springs Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | $265 | — |
| Center Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lutherhaus Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $421 | — |
| Viewmont Square Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Woodland Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| The Villas at Northview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Nu-dimensions - West Hickory PB Section 8 | 46 | $368 | — |
| The Villas at Twin Cedars LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Kenworth Senior Citizens Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Kenworth Senior Center Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Highland School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Walker Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Walker Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hickory (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory - Scattered Sites - Amp 1 PB Section 8 | 311 | $240 | — |
| Highland Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Lodge at Hickory LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Catawba Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Twin Cedars Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Woodland Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Glenwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Hilltop Apartments PB Section 8 | 55 | $265 | — |
| Silver Springs Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | $265 | — |
| Center Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lutherhaus Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $421 | — |
| Viewmont Square Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Woodland Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| The Villas at Northview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Nu-dimensions - West Hickory PB Section 8 | 46 | $368 | — |
Voucher rent limits: Catawba County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Catawba County: studio $858, 1-BR $908, 2-BR $1,095, 3-BR $1,372, 4-BR $1,660.
Full FMR table for Catawba County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hickory
- 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
- Conover, NC
- Newton, 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.