University Towers PB Section 8 Greenville, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
University Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Greenville, NC with 60 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
60
total units
85%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E Third St, Greenville, NC 27858 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,166/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,634/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at University Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 500 E Third St, Greenville; 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 (~$363/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greenville | 0.8 km |
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| Carney Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greenville | 2 km |
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| 309 Watauga St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greenville | 2 km |
| Ashton Place Apartments §202 Senior | Greenville | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does University Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at University Towers?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 University Towers?
Contact the management office at 500 E Third St in Greenville. 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.