Catawba County, NC

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.

Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Catawba County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.

Housing authorities serving Catawba County

This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.

• City of Hickory Public Housing Authority

  841 S Center St, Hickory, NC, 28602 · 8283229191

• Western Piedmont Council of Governments

  1880 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC, 28601 · 8284854247

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.

• CATAWBA LANDING

  2158 17TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601
  72 income-restricted units12 1BR, 42 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052

• CENTER CROSSING

  105 SOUTH CENTER STREET, HICKORY, NC, 28602
  50 income-restricted units28 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051

• THE LODGE AT HICKORY

  1186 4TH ST CT SW, HICKORY, NC, 28602
  80 income-restricted units16 1BR, 48 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050

• MERIDIAN POINTE

  6146 E NC 150 HIGHWAY, DENVER, NC, 28650
  72 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049

• CATAWBA PINES APARTMENTS

  815 EAST 1ST ST, NEWTON, NC, 28658
  68 income-restricted units10 1BR, 32 2BR, 18 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049

• HIGHLAND PARK

  2110 17TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601-8130
  80 income-restricted units7 1BR, 53 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048

• OXFORD CROSSING

  2985 OXFORD WAY, CLAREMONT, NC, 28610
  88 income-restricted units of 89 total36 2BR, 36 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046

• VIEWMONT SQUARE COURT

  1420 4TH ST DR NW, HICKORY, NC, 28601
  50 income-restricted units28 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045

• THE VILLAS AT NORTHVIEW

  415 26TH AVENUE NORTH EAST, HICKORY, NC, 28601
  48 income-restricted units36 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038

• BRADBURY APARTMENTS

  2901 OLD CONOVER STARTOWN ROAD, NEWTON, NC, 28658
  40 income-restricted units8 1BR, 20 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036

• THE PARK AT CLINE VILLAGE

  1810 EDGEWATER DR N W, CONOVER, NC, 28613
  48 income-restricted units35 1BR, 13 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035

• THE VILLAS AT TWIN CEDARS

  1866 20TH AVENUE DR NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601-0504
  40 income-restricted units13 1BR, 27 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035

• GLENWOOD PLACE

  5190 GLENWOOD PLACE COURT, HICKORY, NC, 28602
  60 income-restricted units45 2BR, 15 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034

• SILVER SPRINGS TERRACE

  950 20TH STREET NE, HICKORY, NC, 28601
  100 income-restricted units8 1BR, 34 2BR, 42 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031

• TWIN CEDARS APTS

  20TH AVENUE DR NE, HICKORY, NC, 28603
  72 income-restricted units48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031

• WOODLAND MANOR

  1790 THIRD AVENUE NW, HICKORY, NC, 28601
  48 income-restricted units of 49 total48 1BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030

• WOODLAND PARK APTS

  1726 3RD AVENUE NW, HICKORY, NC, 28601-4682
  64 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028

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 →