Caldwell County, NC
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $858/mo | $772 – $944/mo |
| 1 BR | $908/mo | $817 – $999/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,095/mo | $986 – $1,205/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,372/mo | $1,235 – $1,509/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,660/mo | $1,494 – $1,826/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Caldwell County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Caldwell County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Caldwell County
- Lenoir Housing Authority
431 Vance St NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645 · 8287585536
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Caldwell County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,850 |
| 2 people | $34,100 |
| 3 people | $38,350 |
| 4 people | $42,600 |
| 5 people | $46,050 |
| 6 people | $49,450 |
| 7 people | $52,850 |
| 8 people | $56,250 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Caldwell County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
KIRKWOOD GROVE
700 KIRKLAND AVENUE, HUDSON, NC, 2863870 income-restricted units44 1BR, 26 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052KATTZ CORNER
505 WILKESBORO BLVD NE, LENIOR, NC, 2864568 income-restricted units11 1BR, 33 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052ARBOR GLEN APARTMENTS
100 ABINGTON ROAD, LENOIR, NC, 2864550 income-restricted units32 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046- 64 income-restricted units36 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045
WOODCREST APARTMENTS
226 WILSON STREET, LENOIR, NC, 2864570 income-restricted units10 1BR, 22 2BR, 28 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043WOODLAND VILLAGE
600 KIRKLAND AVENUE, HUDSON, NC, 2863840 income-restricted units18 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042PINE MOUNTAIN TRACE
100 KIRKLAND AVE, HUDSON, NC, 2863840 income-restricted units2 1BR, 30 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041CALDWELL GARDENS
1302 PIEDMONT DRIVE, LENOIR, NC, 2864597 income-restricted units18 1BR, 49 2BR, 22 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040EAST HARPER STREET APARTMENTS
506 HARPER AVENUE N W, LENOIR, NC, 2864546 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036KOINONIA II
314 MAIN ST, LENOIR, NC, 2864538 income-restricted units of 42 total38 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SKYLAND APTS
406 506 LOWER CREEK ROAD, LENOIR, NC, 2864534 income-restricted units8 1BR, 22 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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