Lenoir Units 1 — Income-Restricted Housing in Lenoir, NC 28645
327 Harrington St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
157 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Lenoir Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 16 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (828) 758-5536Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Lenoir Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (828) 758-5536.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 52 1 bedroom · 51 2 bedrooms · 54 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $397/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Crescent Pointe at Greenhaven
205 Greenhaven Drive NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
0.5 mi away
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Cedar Run Apartments
124 Cedar Run St NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
0.6 mi away
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- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Skyland Apts
406 506 Lower Creek Road, Lenoir, NC 28645
0.6 mi away
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
East Harper Street Apartments
506 Harper Avenue N W, Lenoir, NC 28645
0.7 mi away
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Rents and income limits in 28645
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,060/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $42,400/yr
- Renters in 28645 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 38%
Income limits (2026)
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area · median family income $85,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,900 | $29,850 | $47,750 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $42,600 | $68,150 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $46,050 | $73,650 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $52,850 | $84,550 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
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.
| Size | 28645 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $961 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $965 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,147 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,399 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,707 |
Wider area = Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (28638) to $1,130 (28630).
Census figures for 28645 (2020–2024 average): median rent $733. Median household income $51,650. 29% of homes are rented. 38% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 17% 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 28645's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 28645Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Lenoir Units 1?
Apply through Lenoir Housing Authority, which runs Lenoir Units 1. Call (828) 758-5536. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Lenoir Units 1 Section 8 housing?
Lenoir Units 1 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Lenoir Units 1?
Public records list 157 units at Lenoir Units 1 in Lenoir, NC 28645. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Lenoir Units 1?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 28645 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 Lenoir Units 1?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Lenoir Units 1 in Lenoir, NC 28645. 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 Lenoir, NC 28645?
Most income-restricted buildings in Lenoir, NC 28645 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 $29,850, and $42,600 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($47,750 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 Lenoir, NC 28645?
For many programs in Lenoir, NC 28645, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $29,850 a year for 1 person and $42,600 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $47,750 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 Lenoir, NC 28645?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Lenoir, NC 28645, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lenoir, NC 28645 is $1,060 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 Lenoir Units 1 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Lenoir Units 1 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Lenoir, NC 28645 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Lenoir Units 1.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.