Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Bern, NC
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Bern with roughly 1,805 assisted units — including 28 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $226 to $409 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in New Bern
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Bern
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Court Public Housing | 218 | — | — |
| Craven Terrace Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 182 | $262 | — |
| Craven Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Craven Terrace I PB Section 8 | 131 | $226 | — |
| New Bern Towers PB Section 8 | 106 | $360 | — |
| Brunswick House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Carolina Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Camden Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Westwood Arms, a Limited Partner PB Section 8 | 76 | $349 | — |
| Ashley Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Pine Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Tate Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Highlands Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Palatine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Wyndsor Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hunters Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Meadows Apartments §202 Senior | 46 | $369 | — |
| Weatherstone Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Fairview Apartments §202 Senior | 37 | $409 | — |
| Noah §202 Senior | 37 | $409 | — |
| Autumn Chase Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Landmark Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Craven County G §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Arc/hds Craven PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Bern St Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Bern Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Bern Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Ghent South: Lot 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Ghent South: Lot 13 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Ghent South: Lot 9 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Brunswick House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | — | — | — |
| Gaston Boulevard LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Bern (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Terrace Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 182 | $262 | — |
| Craven Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Craven Terrace I PB Section 8 | 131 | $226 | — |
| New Bern Towers PB Section 8 | 106 | $360 | — |
| Brunswick House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Carolina Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Camden Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Westwood Arms, a Limited Partner PB Section 8 | 76 | $349 | — |
| Ashley Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Pine Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Tate Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Highlands Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Palatine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Wyndsor Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hunters Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in New Bern
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Court Public Housing | 218 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Craven County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Craven County: studio $897, 1-BR $902, 2-BR $1,184, 3-BR $1,591, 4-BR $1,988.
Full FMR table for Craven County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Bern
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Havelock, NC
- Vanceboro, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- High Point, NC
- Asheville, NC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.