RICNC does not provide emergency housing of any type. The information below may be helpful in searching for housing in Gaston and surrounding counties.
The website www.socialserve.com provides information on the availability of rental properties in Gaston County. Contacting the North Carolina 2-1-1 System is also helpful.
The brochure “Where Are You Sleeping Tonight” provided by the City of Gastonia provides a comprehensive guide to housing and related services in Gaston-Lincoln-Cleveland Counties. Resource Connection Gateway for Gaston County sorts assistance needs, and makes referrals
Surrounding public housing authorities that may be able to help with housing are:
340 W. Long Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
1301 South Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-336-5221
Fax: 704-3531232
Fort Mill Housing Authority
PO Box 220
Fort Mill, SC 29716
Phone: 803-547-6787 ext. 23
Fax: 803-548-2125
Lincolnton Housing Authority
PO Box 753
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Phone: 704-735-2221
Fax: 704-735-4858
City of Shelby, Department of Housing
PO Box 1192
Shelby, NC 28151-1192
Phone: 704-484-6830
Fax: 704-669-3599
A comprehensive listing of public housing authorities can be found on the HUD PHA Contact Information Page.