Winston-Salem Section 8 Waiting List Status
We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Winston-Salem Housing Authority directly at 336-727-8500 to check current availability.
Winston-Salem Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area (AMI: $86,700). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.
| Household size | 30% AMI (priority) | 50% AMI (standard limit) | 80% AMI (low income) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,200/yr | $30,350/yr | $48,550/yr |
| 2 people | $21,150/yr | $34,700/yr | $55,500/yr |
| 3 people | $26,650/yr | $39,050/yr | $62,450/yr |
| 4 people | $32,150/yr | $43,350/yr | $69,350/yr |
| 5 people | $37,650/yr | $46,850/yr | $74,900/yr |
| 6 people | $43,150/yr | $50,300/yr | $80,450/yr |
| 7 people | $48,650/yr | $53,800/yr | $86,000/yr |
| 8 people | $54,150/yr | $57,250/yr | $91,550/yr |
Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Winston-Salem
Call Winston-Salem Housing Authority at 336-727-8500 or visit https://www.wshousingauthority.com to check current status.
You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.
Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.
Winston-Salem Housing Authority may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.
Other Housing Authorities Near Winston-Salem
Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Winston-Salem Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in North Carolina — they may have open lists:
Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.