Welcome to our Resources page.
Here you will find helpful information about community services, housing guidance, and support programs. From emergency shelters and food assistance to job training and utility help, these resources are here to give you and your family the support you need to feel safe, stable, and connected in Belmont. Please note that Belmont Housing Authority does not provide emergency housing.
Public Housing Policies and Procedures
Public Housing Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Belmont Housing Authority provide?
Belmont Housing Authority provides permanent housing for low- and moderate-income families through two income-based housing programs:
Public Housing program (51 Flowers Court)
All applicants (elderly and non-elderly) can apply for the public housing program. Eligibility and rent is based on income and will be determined at the time an applicant nears the top of the waiting list. You will pay your own utilities and will be provided with a utility allowance. Visit the HUD website for more information on the public housing program.
USDA Rural Development 515(b) program/Section 8 Assistance (55 W Myrtle Street)
Persons over the age of sixty-two (62) can apply for housing at Myrtle Terrace Apartments. Utilities are provided but any excess utility usage is payable by residents.
Where do I go to find out information about Belmont Housing Authority applications and/or waitlist?
This website provides basic information about our programs and properties.
To Apply for Flowers Court, Click to Apply
If the link is inactive, the waitlist is closed.
To apply for Myrtle Terrace Apartments, please visit 55 Myrtle Street, Belmont, NC 28012.
BHA Staff can be contacted during normal office hours.
Does Belmont Housing Authority provide emergency housing?
No. Belmont Housing Authority does not provide emergency or temporary housing of any kind. Emergency housing is only offered through homeless shelters and other community agencies. A resource pamphlet titled Where Are You Sleeping Tonight has been developed by the City of Gastonia’s Community Development Department and provides information for temporary and/or emergency housing and is available on our resources page and in the lobby of the Flowers Court management office.
How is Belmont Housing Authority funded?
Belmont Housing Authority is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Myrtle Terrace is funded through HUD (Section 8 contract assistance) and Rural Development (mortgage subsidy).
How do I update my information as a resident?
In accordance with your lease, changes to family composition and income must be reported within (14) ten days from the occurrence using the Rent Change Form. This form along with backup documentation can be hand-delivered to
51 Flowers Court, Belmont, NC 28012, mailed to 51 Flowers Court, Belmont, NC 28012 or emailed to e.******@***nc.org.
How do I apply for Housing Choice Voucher assistance?
View the HUD website for more information on the Housing Choice Voucher program.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is administered by the Gastonia Housing Authority and provides housing choice vouchers to qualified applicants in Gaston County.
You can obtain information on the Housing Voucher program by visiting the Gastonia Housing Authority website, www.ghanc.org.