Elm Towers Public Housing High Point, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elm Towers is a Public Housing community in High Point, NC with 150 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $330/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 41 months.
150
total units
96%
occupancy
$330
avg resident rent
41 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 S Elm St, High Point, NC 27260 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,573/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,943/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Elm Towers
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 S Elm St, High Point; 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 (~$330/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in High Point
- Juanita Hills Public Housing
- Brentwood Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ahf-brentwood Crossing Llc PB Section 8
- Newgate PB Section 8
- Carson Stout Homes Public Housing
- Astor Dowdy Towers Public Housing
- Laurelwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Morehead Courts PB Section 8
- Lake Road Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sheraton Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | High Point | 1.1 km |
| Park Terrace Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | High Point | 1.4 km |
| Park Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | High Point | 1.4 km |
| Park Terrace Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | High Point | 1.4 km |
| Beamon Courts Public Housing | High Point | 1.4 km |
| Park Terrace Phase 2 Public Housing | High Point | 1.4 km |
| Central Street Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | High Point | 1.4 km |
| Pwe Central Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | High Point | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in High Point
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elm Towers 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 Elm Towers?
Residents report average rents near $330/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 Elm Towers?
Contact the management office at 701 S Elm St in High Point. 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.