Festival Field LIHTC Newport, RI

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Festival Field is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Newport, RI with 204 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

204
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
AddressGirard Street, Newport, RI 02840 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units204
Placed in service2021

How to apply at Festival Field

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at Girard Street, Newport; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Newport

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Lawrence Apartments PB Section 8Newport0.8 km
Mumford Manor PB Section 8Newport1.4 km
Mumford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Newport1.4 km
Harbor House Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Newport2.8 km
Park Holm Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Newport3.4 km
Park Holm Phase I Public HousingNewport3.4 km
Newport Heights 3a LIHTCPB Section 8Newport3.4 km
Ahepa 245 Apartments PB Section 8Newport3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Festival Field have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Festival Field?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Festival Field?
Contact the management office at Girard Street 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.