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Preferred Employers

A thank-you to the people who keep North Carolina running.

Our Preferred Employer Program offers exclusive move-in incentives and reduced fees to employees of partner organizations across healthcare, education, public safety, and major regional employers.

First Responder, Healthcare & Teacher Offer

One month free for police, fire, EMS, 911 dispatch, healthcare workers & teachers.

You must be currently employed by one of the preferred employers listed on this page and provide employment verification. Available at every Kinley apartment community for fully approved applicants only — excluding Northway at Sedgefield, Windsor and Woodcrest.

One Month Free

Enjoy one month free if you are currently employed by one of the preferred employers listed on this page, with employer verification, for fully approved applicants only.

Flexible Move-In & Priority Tours

Move-in dates that flex around your start date, plus first-look access to new availability and same-week tours.

Partner categories.

The offer applies only to employees of the partner employers listed below. If your employer is not listed, contact our office to check eligibility or to enroll your organization.

Healthcare
  • Atrium Health
  • Novant Health
  • CaroMont Health
  • Caldwell UNC Health
Education
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Winston-Salem/Forsyth
  • Catawba Valley CC
  • Cleveland CC
  • Shelby City Schools
  • Lincoln County Schools
Public Safety
  • Charlotte, Concord & Gastonia PD/Fire/EMS
  • Hickory, Hudson & Lenoir PD/Fire/EMS
  • Lincolnton & Shelby PD/Fire/EMS
  • County Sheriff's Offices & NC Highway Patrol
Major Employers
  • Bank of America
  • Wells Fargo
  • Lowe's
  • Duke Energy

Is your employer a partner?

Contact our office to verify employer eligibility or to enroll your organization in the program.