Simon Bright Public Housing Kinston, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Simon Bright is a Public Housing community in Kinston, NC with 144 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $243/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
144
total units
100%
occupancy
$243
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $10,605/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,991/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Simon Bright
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; 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 (~$243/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kinston
- Kinston Towers (419) PB Section 8
- Jack Roundtree Public Housing
- Carver Courts Public Housing
- Six Churches (466) PB Section 8
- Mitchell Wooten Public Housing
- Richard Green Public Housing
- St. John Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Riverstone Crossing at the Neuse LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greenbrier Landing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Andover Park LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kinston | 2.5 km |
| E. K. Best Jr. Village Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kinston | 2.5 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Kinston | 2.8 km |
| Grainger Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kinston | 3.4 km |
| Paylor Apartments (495) PB Section 8 | Kinston | 3.4 km |
| Kinston Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kinston | 3.4 km |
| Nantucket Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kinston | 3.4 km |
| Lenoir County G PB Section 8 | Kinston | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kinston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Simon Bright 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 Simon Bright?
Residents report average rents near $243/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 Simon Bright?
Contact the management office in Kinston. 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.