Southgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Winston Salem, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southgate Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Winston Salem, NC with 108 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $264/month on average.
108
total units
92%
occupancy
$264
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 980 E 2nd St, Winston Salem, NC 27101 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,880/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,176/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Southgate Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 980 E 2nd St, Winston Salem; 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 (~$264/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 0.8 km |
| Goler Manor Apartments §202 Senior | Winston Salem | 0.8 km |
| Brown School Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| The Oaks at Tenth Public Housing | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Winston-salem Cni Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Camden Station Public Housing | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Andrews Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.4 km |
| Wachovia Hill PB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southgate Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Southgate Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $264/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 Southgate Apartments?
Contact the management office at 980 E 2nd St in Winston Salem. 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.