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Housing Authority of the City of New Bern
Housing Authority of the City of New Bern is based in New Bern, Craven County, NC and administers 218 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NC005. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 102. Occupancy: 46%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of New Bern
837 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: (252) 633-0800
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About Housing Authority of the City of New Bern
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Twin Rivers Opportunities, Inc.New Bern, NC, 1,005 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.