Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem

901 N Cleveland Ave, Winston Salem, NC, 27101 · ~6,116 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Winston Salem, NC (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Forsyth County

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem served 4,560 households across 6,125 units (74% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $14,772, and pays an average of $383 per month toward rent.

Households served
4,560 of 6,125 units
Avg. household income
$14,772
Avg. rent paid by household
$383
Avg. household size
2.3 people
Households with children
48%
Head of household 62+
26%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
26 months

Unit mix: 28% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 17 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Brookside Addition IWinston Salem99 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
Camden StationWinston Salem99 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
ALDERS POINT SENIOR APARTMENTSWinston Salem97 High PerformerUPCSAug 2022
ASTER PARKWinston Salem97 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
STONEY GLEN APARTMENTSWinston Salem94 High PerformerUPCSAug 2022
HEALY DRIVE TOWERSWinston Salem92 High PerformerUPCSMar 2022
The Oaks at TenthWinston Salem92 High PerformerUPCSMay 2022
PROVIDENCE PLACE FAMILY APTS.Winston Salem91 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
WILLOWS PEAKWinston Salem89 StandardUPCSDec 2022
AZALEA TERRACEWinston Salem84 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
SUNRISE TOWERSWinston Salem80 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
CRYSTAL TOWERSWinston Salem80 StandardUPCSJan 2023
ARBOR OAKS, PHASE III BWinston Salem79 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
PIEDMONT PARKWinston Salem71 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
TOWN VIEW APARTMENTSWinston Salem70 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
Brookside ViewWinston Salem59 TroubledNSPIRESep 2024
CLEVELAND AVENUE HOMESWinston Salem56 TroubledNSPIREApr 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$33,350
2 people$38,150
3 people$42,900
4 people$47,650
5 people$51,500
6 people$55,300
7 people$59,100
8 people$62,900

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Winston Salem, NC

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.