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
Address701 S Elm St, High Point, NC 27260 Map →
Average household income$13,573/yr
Average personal income$12,943/yr
People per unit1
Moved in within last year16%
Households below 30% AMI87%
Households below 50% AMI98%
One-bedroom share93%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 701 S Elm St, High Point; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$330/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in High Point

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Spring Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8High Point1.1 km
Park Terrace Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8High Point1.4 km
Park Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8High Point1.4 km
Park Terrace Iii LIHTCPB Section 8High Point1.4 km
Beamon Courts Public HousingHigh Point1.4 km
Park Terrace Phase 2 Public HousingHigh Point1.4 km
Central Street Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8High Point1.4 km
Pwe Central Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8High Point1.4 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.