Catawba County Affordable Housing Availability

As of November, 2025, there are 35 Affordable Housing units currently available in Catawba County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Catawba 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 CATAWBA COUNTY

Western Piedmont Council of Governments

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1330 Units Available in the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Western Piedmont Council of Governments Serves the Hickory, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 1330 Units Available in the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. These Low-i...

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City of Hickory Public Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 546 Units Available in the City of Hickory Public Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the City of Hickory Public Housing Authority Serves the Hickory, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 546 Units Available in the City of Hickory Public Housing Authority. These Low-i...

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Fair Market Rent

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

Catawba 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 Catawba County for 2025.

Catawba County, NC Income Limit:

1 Person

$49,650

2 Persons

$56,750

3 Persons

$63,850

4 Persons

$70,900

5 Persons

$76,600