Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 218 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 102 · Occupancy: 46% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Housing Authority of the City of New Bern operates 218 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 102 households, with an occupancy rate of 46%. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of New Bern ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, Twin Rivers Opportunities, Inc., administers 1,005 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the New Bern authority plays a significant role in providing public housing units, making it a key player in the local housing market.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,190 to $1,340, with an average of $1,217. This is slightly below the state average of $1,309. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 28533, while the lowest is in ZIP code 28523.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28519 | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,860 |
| 28523 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28526 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28527 | $820 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28530 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28532 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,860 | $2,250 |
| 28533 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,860 | $2,250 |
| 28560 | $900 | $900 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,860 |
| 28562 | $960 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,660 | $2,010 |
| 28573 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 28586 | $810 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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