Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kings Mountain, NC
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kings Mountain with roughly 711 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $447 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kings Mountain
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kings Mountain
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 249 | $447 | 8 mo |
| Cambridge Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cambridge Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Kings Row Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Carolina Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $324 | — |
| Cleveland Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Kingswood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Battle Forest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Kings Mountain Manor §202 Senior | 42 | $395 | — |
| Kings Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kings Mountain (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cambridge Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Kings Row Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Carolina Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $324 | — |
| Cleveland Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Kingswood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Battle Forest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Kings Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kings Mountain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 249 | $447 | 8 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Cleveland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cleveland County: studio $758, 1-BR $763, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,286, 4-BR $1,322.
Full FMR table for Cleveland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kings Mountain
- 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
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Greenville, NC
- Gastonia, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.