Central Housing Public Housing Newport, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central Housing is a Public Housing community in Newport, KY with 21 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $696/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 91 months.
21
total units
95%
occupancy
$696
avg resident rent
91 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 Central Ave, Newport, KY 41071 Map → |
| Average household income | $34,520/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,507/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Central Housing
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 602 Central Ave, Newport; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$696/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newport
- Grand Towers Public Housing
- City Wide LIHTCPublic Housing
- Grand Towers LIHTC
- Two Rivers Apts PB Section 8
- Northern Kentucky Scholar House LIHTC
- Saratoga Place LIHTC
- Saratoga Place I LIHTC
- Saratoga Place Ii LIHTC
- Liberty Housing LIHTCPublic Housing
- Clifton Hills LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-towne Apts LIHTC | Cincinnati | 1.4 km |
| Golden Tower Public Housing | Covington | 1.4 km |
| Gateway Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2 km |
| Union Baptist PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2 km |
| Rivers Edge at Eastside Pointe - Fka Jacob Price LIHTC | Covington | 2 km |
| Panorama Apartments East LIHTC | Covington | 2 km |
| Walnut Towers PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2.4 km |
| Brackett Village LIHTC | Cincinnati | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central Housing have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Central Housing?
Residents report average rents near $696/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Central Housing?
Contact the management office at 602 Central Ave in Newport. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.