Cleveland 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 | $758/mo | $682 – $834/mo |
| 1 BR | $763/mo | $687 – $839/mo |
| 2 BR | $925/mo | $833 – $1,018/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,286/mo | $1,157 – $1,415/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,322/mo | $1,190 – $1,454/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cleveland County, NC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cleveland County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Cleveland County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission
201 McGill Ct, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086 · 7044768356
- City of Shelby, Department of Housing
801 Logan St, Shelby, NC, 28150 · 7044846830
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cleveland 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 | $29,000 |
| 2 people | $33,150 |
| 3 people | $37,300 |
| 4 people | $41,400 |
| 5 people | $44,750 |
| 6 people | $48,050 |
| 7 people | $51,350 |
| 8 people | $54,650 |
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 Cleveland 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.
CAMBRIDGE COMMONS
1012 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, SHELBY, NC, 2815248 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2022Compliance through ~2052CAMBRIDGE COMMONS II
1001 1128 CAMBRIDGE COMMONS DRIVE, SHELBY, NC, 2815250 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051BATTLE FOREST APARTMENTS
210 CLEVELAND AVENUE APT 2B, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 2808645 income-restricted units of 46 total24 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048CAMBRIDGE OAKS APARTMENTS
107 CAMBRIDGE OAKS CIRCLE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 2808656 income-restricted units40 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045LANIER POINTE II
1030 SUE LN, SHELBY, NC, 28152-698040 income-restricted units32 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042KENSINGTON GARDENS
120 CAMDEN COURT, SHELBY, NC, 2815044 income-restricted units20 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041CLEVELAND RIDGE
327 CLEVELAND RIDGE DRIVE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 2808648 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040KINGS FALLS
EAST GOLD STREET, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 2808636 income-restricted units28 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040LANIER POINTE
1030 SUE LANE, SHELBY, NC, 2815248 income-restricted units24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040GREEN OAKS APARTMENTS
100 PERSIMMON DRIVE, GROVER, NC, 2807324 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040GRACEN'S RIDGE
338 A WEST COLLEGE AVENUE, BOILING SPRINGS, NC, 2801713 income-restricted units13 1BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038CYPRESS GLENN
905 AIRPORT ROAD, SHELBY, NC, 2815046 income-restricted units32 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037KINGS ROW APARTMENTS
1706 KINGS ROW DRIVE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 2808656 income-restricted units40 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035FOREST GLEN APARMENTS
218 T R HARRIS DRIVE, SHELBY, NC, 2815036 income-restricted units29 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WASHINGTON SQUARE APTS
397 SEATTLE STREET, SHELBY, NC, 2815056 income-restricted units40 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CAITLIN STATION
826 IVYWOOD DRIVE, SHELBY, NC, 2815048 income-restricted units24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WOOD CREEK APTS
330 G W COLLEGE AVENUE, SHELBY, NC, 2815224 income-restricted units23 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 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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