New Bern Towers PB Section 8 New Bern, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Bern Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Bern, NC with 106 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
106
total units
93%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 Walt Bellamy Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,022/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,100/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at New Bern Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1125 Walt Bellamy Dr, New Bern; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghent South: Lot 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 0.8 km |
| Ghent South: Lot 13 LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 0.8 km |
| Ghent South: Lot 9 LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 0.8 km |
| Bern St Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 1.1 km |
| Bern Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 1.1 km |
| Bern Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 1.1 km |
| Autumn Chase Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 1.4 km |
| Highlands Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bern | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Bern Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at New Bern Towers?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 New Bern Towers?
Contact the management office at 1125 Walt Bellamy Dr in New Bern. 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.