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Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem

Name: Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem
Address: 500 W 4th St Ste 300, Winston Salem, NC, 27101, US
Telephone: 3369176119

500 W 4th St Ste 300, Winston Salem, NC, 27101

Information verified July 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 4 hr ago

About This Property

The Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem manages 6,165 public housing units across Winston Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 voucher waitlist are currently closed to new applicants. Interested households can contact the housing authority for information about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Opened April 26, 2022

Closed May 15, 2022

Apply: Online

Low-income, elderly or disabled residents are eligible for public housing.

Last verified February 13, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened April 2, 2024

Closed April 4, 2024

Apply: Online

Preferences include families previously terminated from the HCV program due to insufficient funding and families displaced from Public Housing due to PHA actions; low-income, elderly, or disabled residents are eligible.

Last verified February 13, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

6165

Fair Market Rent - Forsyth County, NC

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$897
1 Bedroom	$936
2 Bedroom	$1,110
3 Bedroom	$1,452
4 Bedroom	$1,671

Income Limits - Forsyth County, NC

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,500
Very Low (50%): $24,150
Low (80%): $38,600

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,600
Low (80%): $44,100

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $31,050
Low (80%): $49,600

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $34,450
Low (80%): $55,100

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $37,250
Low (80%): $59,550

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $40,000
Low (80%): $63,950

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $42,750
Low (80%): $68,350

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $45,500
Low (80%): $72,750

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,500	$24,150	$38,600
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,600	$44,100
3 Persons	$21,960	$31,050	$49,600
4 Persons	$26,500	$34,450	$55,100
5 Persons	$31,040	$37,250	$59,550
6 Persons	$35,580	$40,000	$63,950
7 Persons	$40,120	$42,750	$68,350
8 Persons	$44,660	$45,500	$72,750

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Winston Salem, NC?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Forsyth County, NC is: $897 (Studio), $936 (1BR), $1110 (2BR), $1452 (3BR), $1671 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem have?+

Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem has a total of 6165 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem?+

Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3369176119, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Forsyth County, NC?+

For a 4-person household in Forsyth County, NC, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $34,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $55,100. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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