Balsam/beech/cedar Crest Public Housing Brevard, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Balsam/beech/cedar Crest is a Public Housing community in Brevard, NC with 163 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $486/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
163
total units
99%
occupancy
$486
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 Whitmire St, Brevard, NC 28712 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,486/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,678/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at Balsam/beech/cedar Crest
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 520 Whitmire St, Brevard; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$486/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Balsam/beech/cedar Crest have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Balsam/beech/cedar Crest?
Residents report average rents near $486/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Balsam/beech/cedar Crest?
Contact the management office at 520 Whitmire St in Brevard. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.