Chavis Heights Townhomes Public Housing Raleigh, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chavis Heights Townhomes is a Public Housing community in Raleigh, NC with 86 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $612/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
86
total units
97%
occupancy
$612
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 Bright Creek Way, Raleigh, NC 27601 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,998/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,950/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Chavis Heights Townhomes
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 701 Bright Creek Way, Raleigh; 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 (~$612/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Summit at Sawyer LIHTCPB Section 8 | Raleigh | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chavis Heights Townhomes 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 Chavis Heights Townhomes?
Residents report average rents near $612/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 Chavis Heights Townhomes?
Contact the management office at 701 Bright Creek Way in Raleigh. 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.