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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Kinston, NC

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lenoir County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Kinston, NC.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lenoir County, NC$60,200Very Low Income (50%)$25,700$29,350$33,000$36,650$39,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$15,400$20,440$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $41,100$46,950$52,800$58,650$63,350

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Kinston, NC

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Kinston, NC. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Kinston, NC Lenoir County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$650Estimated $195.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$654Estimated $196.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$856Estimated $256.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1206Estimated $361.80 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Kinston, NC

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Riverview Townes Apartments

Riverview Drive
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Best Village Apartments

909 Savannah Lane
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Grainger Place Apartments

301 Summit Ave
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 57
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 57
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2000
Senior Apartments: YES

E. K. Best Jr. Village Apartments Phase Ii

909 Savannah Lane
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Kinston Oaks Apartments

1313 Mcadoo Street
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Nantucket Lofts

619 North Herritage Street
Kinston, NC - 28502
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kinston Hotel

503 N Queen Street
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2006
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Abby Gardens

4626 Cindy Lane
Kinston, NC - 28504
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2012
Senior Apartments: YES

Cambridge Farms Apartments

900 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC - 28504
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Greenbrier Landing

1000 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC - 28504
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 35
Years In Service Since: 2017
Senior Apartments: YES

Andover Park

2127 Daly Waldrop Rd
Kinston, NC - 28504
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

Stockton Pointe

1100 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC - 28501
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Kinston, NC

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Lenoir County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

St. John Village Apartments

912 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC - 28501
Phone: 252-527-5550
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Six Churches Plaza-kinston Towersii

107 E Peyton Ave
Kinston, NC - 28501
Phone: 2525277984
Total Apartment Units: 110
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Kinston Towers I

511 N Queen St
Kinston, NC - 28501
Phone: 2525231195
Total Apartment Units: 148
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Arc/hds Lenoir County Icf/mr Group Home

900 Roseanne Dr
Kinston, NC - 28504
Phone: 2525234542
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Arc/hds Lenoir County Group Home #1

601 Larkspur Rd
Kinston, NC - 28501
Phone: 2525237303
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Arc/hds Lenoir County Apartments

108 E Daniels St
Kinston, NC - 28501
Phone: 2525238275
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Church Manor/roland L. Paylor Apts.

214 W Washington Ave
Kinston, NC - 28501
Phone: 2525231601
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Arc/hds Lenoir Co. Group Home #3

1510 Farmgate Rd
Kinston, NC - 28504
Phone: 2525231480
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in NC?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.