New Bern, NC Low Income Housing

New Bern, NC Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in New Bern, NC

How do I qualify for low income housing in New Bern, NC?
To qualify for low income housing in North Carolina, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in New Bern, NC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in New Bern, NC, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in New Bern, NC. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For New Bern, North Carolina - Craven County

Studio Apartments $834
One Bedroom Apartments $1,092
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,465
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,860

List of Low Income Housing in or near New Bern, NC

Twin Rivers Opportunities Section 8 HCV - New Bern

318 Craven Street
New Bern, NC - 28563
(252) 637-3599
Twin Rivers Opportunities Inc provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact them directly to obtain more in...see full details
Craven County

Twin Rivers Opportunities, - New Bern

318 Craven St.
New Bern, NC -
252-637-3599-236
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Craven County

Noah - New Bern Older Adult Housing

Noah - New Bern Older Adult Housing - New Bern

3800 Lofland Way
New Bern, NC - 28562
252-638-3517
Noah - New Bern Older Adult Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Noah - New Bern Older Adult Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Craven County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairview Apartments

Fairview Apartments - New Bern

2924 Brunswick Ave
New Bern, NC - 28562
252-636-0005
Fairview Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fairview Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Craven County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Meadows Elderly Apartments - New Bern

3025 Kensington Park Dr
New Bern, NC - 28560
(252) 635-3019
Meadows (the) is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Meadows (the) for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Craven County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

New Bern Towers - New Bern

1125 Walt Bellamy Dr
New Bern, NC - 28562
(252) 633-0800
New Bern Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact New Bern Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Craven County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Westwood Arms - New Bern

3005 Westminster Dr
New Bern, NC - 28562
(252) 637-4455
Westwood Arms is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westwood Arms for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Craven County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in New Bern, NC

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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