Spruce Pine Public Housing Spruce Pine, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spruce Pine is a Public Housing community in Spruce Pine, NC with 84 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $400/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
84
total units
98%
occupancy
$400
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 345 Fairground St, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,450/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,981/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 43% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 68% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Spruce Pine
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 345 Fairground St, Spruce Pine; 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 (~$400/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Spruce Pine
- Deer Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunshine Hill Apartment §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersville | 13.1 km |
| Wunc Mitchel County Group Home PB Section 8 | Bakersville | 13.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Spruce Pine
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine?
Residents report average rents near $400/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 Spruce Pine?
Contact the management office at 345 Fairground St in Spruce Pine. 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.