Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Lawndale, NC 28090
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 28090 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Lawndale, NC 28090. 51 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 28090
The 20 closest of 51 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Yount Duplex
1909 1911 Lincolnton Hwy 150, Cherryville, NC 28021
9.3 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Pwe Ross Duplex
713 a B N Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC 28021
9.3 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Pwe Summer Apts
715 a B N Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC 28021
9.3 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Martin #1 Duplex
Rt 3 Tot Dellinger Rd Box 619, Cherryville, NC 28021
9.3 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Cypress Glenn
905 Airport Road, Shelby, NC 28150
9.9 mi away
46 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Bridges St Apts
1116 1118 Bridges St, Shelby, NC 28150
10 mi away
2 units · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Pwn Park Street Apts
215 216 Park Street, Shelby, NC 28150
10 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Clr Apts
409 Floyd St, Shelby, NC 28150
10.3 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Clr Apts
701 Park Ave, Shelby, NC 28150
10.6 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Senior Village
1113 Buffalo Street, Shelby, NC 28150
10.7 mi away
36 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1005 Buffalo St
1005 Buffalo St, Shelby, NC 28150
10.7 mi away
2 units · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Summer Apts
715 N Mountain St, Cherryville, NC 28021
10.8 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Ross Duplex
713 N Mountain St, Cherryville, NC 28021
10.8 mi away
2 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Northside Heights
801A Buffalo St Apt, Shelby, NC 28150
10.8 mi away
172 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through City of Shelby, Department of Housing
- Residents waited about 17 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Arc/Hds Gaston Co Gh #1
1102 Requa Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021
10.9 mi away
6 units · 5 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 28090
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 28090 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 38%
Income limits (2026)
Cleveland County, NC area · median family income $82,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,400 | $29,000 | $46,400 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $33,150 | $53,000 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $37,300 | $59,650 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $41,400 | $66,250 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $44,750 | $71,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $48,050 | $76,850 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 8 | $54,650 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
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 | 28090 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $854 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $859 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,404 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,424 |
Wider area = Cleveland County, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (28042) to $1,120 (28021).
Census figures for 28090 (2020–2024 average): median rent $808. Median household income $57,714. 23% of homes are rented. 38% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 19% 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 28090's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 28090Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Lawndale, NC 28090, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Lawndale, NC 28090 have openings?
These lists for Lawndale, NC 28090 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
Use the phone number on each building card in Lawndale, NC 28090. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
In Lawndale, NC 28090, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 28090?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 28090 right now. 51 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 28090?
Yes — this page also lists 51 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Lawndale, NC 28090 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
Most income-restricted buildings in Lawndale, NC 28090 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 $29,000, and $41,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($46,400 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 Lawndale, NC 28090?
For many programs in Lawndale, NC 28090, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $29,000 a year for 1 person and $41,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $46,400 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Lawndale, NC 28090?
There is no single waiting list for Lawndale, NC 28090. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Lawndale, NC 28090, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lawndale, NC 28090 is $1,010 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Lawndale, NC 28090?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Lawndale, NC 28090. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Lawndale, NC 28090?
This page may still list buildings in Lawndale, NC 28090 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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.
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