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Wnc Community Homes #5 — Income-Restricted Housing in Gastonia, NC 28054

2250 Baltic St., Gastonia, NC 28054

HUD 811 (disability)

7 units · 6 income-restricted · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (704) 867-0012Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (704) 867-0012 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

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Opened
1995
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 97/100 (Apr 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 28054

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,520/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$60,800/yr
Renters in 28054 paying 30% or more of income on rent
51%

Income limits (2026)

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area · median family income $117,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$24,650$41,100$65,750
2$28,200$47,000$75,150
3$31,700$52,850$84,550
4$35,200$58,700$93,900
5$38,680$63,400$101,450
6$44,360$68,100$108,950
7$50,040$72,800$116,450
8$55,720$77,500$123,950

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size28054Wider area
Studio$1,340$1,574
1 bedroom$1,400$1,640
2 bedrooms$1,520$1,785
3 bedrooms$1,860$2,179
4 bedrooms$2,360$2,773

Wider area = Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 9 nearby ZIPs range from $1,070 (28034) to $1,610 (28098).

Census figures for 28054 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,215. Median household income $61,035. 53% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 28054's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 28054

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Wnc Community Homes #5?

Call (704) 867-0012 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Wnc Community Homes #5 in Gastonia, NC 28054. These records do not show openings.

Is Wnc Community Homes #5 Section 8 housing?

Wnc Community Homes #5 is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Wnc Community Homes #5?

Public records list 7 units at Wnc Community Homes #5 in Gastonia, NC 28054. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Wnc Community Homes #5?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 28054 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Wnc Community Homes #5?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Wnc Community Homes #5 in Gastonia, NC 28054. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Gastonia, NC 28054?

Most income-restricted buildings in Gastonia, NC 28054 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $41,100, and $58,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($65,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Gastonia, NC 28054?

For many programs in Gastonia, NC 28054, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $41,100 a year for 1 person and $58,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $65,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Gastonia, NC 28054?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Gastonia, NC 28054, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Gastonia, NC 28054 is $1,520 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Wnc Community Homes #5 take Section 8 vouchers?

Wnc Community Homes #5 is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.