Festival Field PB Section 8 Newport, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Festival Field is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newport, RI with 204 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average.
204
total units
95%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 90 Girard Ave, Newport, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $18,218/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,790/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Festival Field
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 90 Girard 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 (~$440/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newport
- Festival Field LIHTC
- Scattered Site Elderly Public Housing
- Broadway West Broadway PB Section 8
- Park Holm LIHTC
- Newport Heights 2a LIHTC
- Bayside Village PB Section 8
- Fifty Washington Square LIHTC
- Donovan Manor Public Housing
- Chapel Terrace Public Housing
- Clarke School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Heights 2b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Newport Heights 1a LIHTC | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Newport Heights 1b LIHTC | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Coddington Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Newport Heights- Phase I Public Housing | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Newport Heights Iib Public Housing | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Harbor House Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 1.4 km |
| West House §202 Senior | Middletown | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Festival Field have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Festival Field?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 Festival Field?
Contact the management office at 90 Girard 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.