Housing Authority of the City of High Point
500 E Russell Ave, High Point, NC, 27260 · ~2,759 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — High Point, NC (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of High Point served 2,092 households across 2,744 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $18,237, and pays an average of $441 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 2,092 of 2,744 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,237
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $441
- Avg. household size
- 2.3 people
- Households with children
- 42%
- Head of household 62+
- 32%
- Head of household with a disability
- 47%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 45 months
Unit mix: 23% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 43% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 14 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHF Scattered Sites | High Point | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| SCATTERED SITES B | High Point | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| ASTOR DOWDY TOWERS | High Point | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| BEAMON COURTS | High Point | 89 Standard | UPCS | Oct 2022 |
| Park Terrace Phase I (Clara Cox I) | High Point | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| SPRING BROOK MEADOWS SENIOR VILLAS | High Point | 84 Standard | UPCS | Dec 2022 |
| Park Terrace Phase 2 (Clara Cox II) | High Point | 83 Standard | UPCS | Dec 2022 |
| Park Terrace III | High Point | 82 Standard | UPCS | Dec 2022 |
| ELM TOWERS | High Point | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| JUANITA HILLS | High Point | 80 Standard | UPCS | Mar 2023 |
| Scattered Sites 620 | High Point | 78 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| J.C. MORGAN COURTS | High Point | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| Deep River Development | High Point | 73 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| CARSON STOUT HOMES | High Point | 56 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of High Point directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.