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Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Morganton, NC 28655

166 Vfw Rd, Morganton, NC 28655

HUD 811 (disability)

7 units · 6 income-restricted · Studio · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (828) 438-0004Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (828) 438-0004 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1993
Bedrooms
6 Studio
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 100/100 (Mar 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 28655

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,660/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$66,400/yr
Renters in 28655 paying 30% or more of income on rent
39%

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.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size28655Wider area
Studio$1,300$961
1 bedroom$1,510$965
2 bedrooms$1,660$1,147
3 bedrooms$2,010$1,399
4 bedrooms$2,780$1,707

Wider area = Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (28619) to $1,200 (28690).

Census figures for 28655 (2020–2024 average): median rent $905. Median household income $57,713. 27% of homes are rented. 39% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% 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 28655's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3?

Call (828) 438-0004 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 in Morganton, NC 28655. These records do not show openings.

Is Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 Section 8 housing?

Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 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 Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3?

Public records list 7 units at Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 in Morganton, NC 28655. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 28655 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 Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 in Morganton, NC 28655. 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 Morganton, NC 28655?

Most income-restricted buildings in Morganton, NC 28655 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 Morganton, NC 28655?

For many programs in Morganton, NC 28655, 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 Morganton, NC 28655?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Morganton, NC 28655, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Morganton, NC 28655 is $1,660 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 Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 take Section 8 vouchers?

Arc/Hds Burke Co Gh #3 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; HUD Public Housing Developments, 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.