Burke County Affordable Housing Availability

As of October, 2025, there are 25 Affordable Housing units currently available in Burke County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Burke County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING BURKE COUNTY

Valdese Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 121 Units Available in the Valdese Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Valdese Housing Authority Serves the Valdese, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 121 Units Available in the Valdese Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing U...

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Morganton Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 247 Units Available in the Morganton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Morganton Housing Authority Serves the Morganton, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 247 Units Available in the Morganton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing...

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Fair Market Rent

The Morganton Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Burke County, NC Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$806

1 Bedroom

$834

2 Bedrooms

$1,014

3 Bedrooms

$1,314

4 Bedrooms

$1,506

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Burke County for 2025.

Burke County, NC Income Limit:

1 Person

$49,650

2 Persons

$56,750

3 Persons

$63,850

4 Persons

$70,900

5 Persons

$76,600