Grand Towers Public Housing Newport, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Grand Towers is a Public Housing community in Newport, KY with 139 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $463/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
139
total units
99%
occupancy
$463
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1359 Grand Ave, Newport, KY 41071 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,856/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,752/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Grand Towers
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 1359 Grand 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 (~$463/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newport
- 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
- Central Housing Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury House Apartments - Southgate LIHTC | Southgate | 1.4 km |
| Vista Pointe Apartments LIHTC | Wilder | 1.4 km |
| Glen Royal Apts LIHTC | Fort Thomas | 2 km |
| Speers Court PB Section 8 | Dayton | 3.3 km |
| Golden Tower Public Housing | Covington | 3.4 km |
| Lasalette Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Covington | 3.4 km |
| Mid-towne Apts LIHTC | Cincinnati | 4 km |
| The Colony PB Section 8 | Covington | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Grand Towers 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 Grand Towers?
Residents report average rents near $463/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 Grand Towers?
Contact the management office at 1359 Grand 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.