Willows Peak — Income-Restricted Housing in Winston-Salem, NC 27127
855 Willow St, Winston Salem, NC 27127
116 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem
- Residents waited about 20 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (336) 917-6118Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (336) 917-6118.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2007
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 16 1 bedroom · 60 2 bedrooms · 32 3 bedrooms · 8 4+ bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $450/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Alders Point Senior Apartments
590 Mock St, Winston Salem, NC 27127
0.3 mi away
100 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
Providence Place Family Apts.
1423 Gillcrest Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27127
0.3 mi away
56 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
As Forsyth Co Group Home #1
2901 Konnoak Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
1.7 mi away
7 units · 6 income-restricted · Studio · People with disabilities
Arc/Hds Forsyth Co Gh #2
3250 Stockton St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
2.1 mi away
6 units · 5 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
E Davidson Apts II
252 E Davidson Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27127
3.5 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
E Davidson Apts III
256 E Davidson Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27127
3.5 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 27127
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,400/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $56,000/yr
- Renters in 27127 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 41%
Income limits (2026)
Winston-Salem, NC area · median family income $96,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,050 | $33,350 | $53,400 |
| 2 | $22,900 | $38,150 | $61,000 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,900 | $68,650 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $47,650 | $76,250 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $51,500 | $82,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $55,300 | $88,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $59,100 | $94,550 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $62,900 | $100,650 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 27127 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,079 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,224 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,332 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,754 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,135 |
Wider area = Winston-Salem, NC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 9 nearby ZIPs range from $1,090 (27374) to $1,590 (27104).
Census figures for 27127 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,118. Median household income $61,926. 34% of homes are rented. 41% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 17% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 27127's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 27127Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Willows Peak?
Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem, which runs Willows Peak. Call (336) 917-6118. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Willows Peak Section 8 housing?
Willows Peak is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Willows Peak?
Public records list 116 units at Willows Peak in Winston-Salem, NC 27127. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Willows Peak?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 27127 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Willows Peak?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Willows Peak in Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Winston-Salem, NC 27127?
Most income-restricted buildings in Winston-Salem, NC 27127 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $33,350, and $47,650 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($53,400 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Winston-Salem, NC 27127?
For many programs in Winston-Salem, NC 27127, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $33,350 a year for 1 person and $47,650 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $53,400 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Winston-Salem, NC 27127?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Winston-Salem, NC 27127, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Winston-Salem, NC 27127 is $1,400 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Willows Peak take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Willows Peak has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Winston-Salem, NC 27127 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Willows Peak.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.