Sunrise Towers Public Housing Winston Salem, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunrise Towers is a Public Housing community in Winston Salem, NC with 195 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $202/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 37 months.
195
total units
97%
occupancy
$202
avg resident rent
37 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27101 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,500/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,182/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sunrise 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 801 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, 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 (~$202/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 |
← All subsidized housing in Winston Salem
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunrise 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 Sunrise Towers?
Residents report average rents near $202/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 Sunrise Towers?
Contact the management office at 801 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr 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.