Section 8 in Craven County, NC
1,005 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Craven County, 91% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Craven County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $897 | $807 to $987 |
| 1-bedroom | $902 | $812 to $992 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,184 | $1,066 to $1,302 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,591 | $1,432 to $1,750 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,988 | $1,789 to $2,187 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Craven County covers up to $1,184 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,066 to $1,302.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Craven County?
In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Craven County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection in North Carolina. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Craven County in the New Bern metro
Craven County is one of the counties inside the New Bern, NC core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See New Bern metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Craven County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Twin Rivers Opportunities, Inc.
New Bern · PHA code NC151
1,005 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of New Bern
New Bern · PHA code NC005
218 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Craven County
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Other North Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 101,098 · FIPS 37049.