Kentwood Public Housing Raleigh, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kentwood is a Public Housing community in Raleigh, NC with 88 units reporting 67% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
88
total units
67%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3974 Neeley St, Raleigh, NC 27606 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,508/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,199/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Kentwood
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 3974 Neeley St, Raleigh; 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 (~$376/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lorimer Spring LIHTCPB Section 8 | Raleigh | 0.8 km |
| Tammy Lynn Center Icf/mr Group PB Section 8 | Raleigh | 1.4 km |
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| Carriage House Public Housing | Raleigh | 3.4 km |
| Mayview Public Housing | Raleigh | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kentwood have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Kentwood?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Kentwood?
Contact the management office at 3974 Neeley St in Raleigh. 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.