Affordable Housing In Catawba County
North Carolina
Waiting List Openings In Catawba County
Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments Regional Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 1, 2022, until further notice.
How to Apply for the Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List.
37 Low Income Apartment Communities In Catawba County
Sandalwood Court Apartments
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Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Catawba County, North Carolina
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Catawba County, North Carolina
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Western Piedmont Council of Governments Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Catawba County, North Carolina
There are 37 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,612 affordable apartments for rent in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Income Based Apartments in Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County features 881 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Catawba County, North Carolina
There are 731 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Catawba County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Catawba County, North Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Catawba County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Catawba County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Catawba County, North Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $652 and $796.
2022 Catawba County, North Carolina Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba County, North Carolina Fair Market Rent | $589 | $592 | $724 | $943 | $1,085 |
| Catawba County, North Carolina Payment Standard Range | $530 to $648 | $533 to $651 | $652 to $796 | $849 to $1,037 | $977 to $1,194 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Catawba County, NC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 37 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,612 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 881 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.55% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.46 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median Household Income | $44,376 ±$1,522 |
| Median Rent | $672 ±$11 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.46% ± 3.18pp |
| Total Population | 154,610 |
Population and Household Demographics
Catawba County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 154,610. There are 58,641 households in the county with an average household size of 2.59 persons. 30.55% of households in Catawba County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Catawba County
The median gross income for households in Catawba County is $44,376 a year, or $3,698 a month. The median rent for the county is $672 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Catawba County, a household making less than $2,240 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.46% of households who rent are overburdened in Catawba County.
Area Median Income In Catawba County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Catawba County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $69,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Catawba County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Catawba County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Catawba County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,150 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,800 | $44,500 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Catawba County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$23,600 | $27,000 | $30,350 | $33,700 | $36,400 | $39,100 | $41,800 | $44,500 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Catawba County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$37,750 | $43,150 | $48,550 | $53,900 | $58,250 | $62,550 | $66,850 | $71,150 |
Cities In Catawba County
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