Liberty Housing LIHTCPublic Housing Newport, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Liberty Housing is a Public Housing community in Newport, KY with 39 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $448/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
39
total units
97%
occupancy
$448
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 Roberts St, Newport, KY 41071 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,295/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,834/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
How to apply at Liberty Housing
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 618 Roberts St, 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 (~$448/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
- Clifton Hills LIHTC
- Central Housing Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-towne Apts LIHTC | Cincinnati | 2 km |
| Golden Tower Public Housing | Covington | 2 km |
| Canterbury House Apartments - Southgate LIHTC | Southgate | 2.4 km |
| Vista Pointe Apartments LIHTC | Wilder | 2.4 km |
| Pendleton Iii PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2.4 km |
| Gateway Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2.8 km |
| Union Baptist PB Section 8 | Cincinnati | 2.8 km |
| Rivers Edge at Eastside Pointe - Fka Jacob Price LIHTC | Covington | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Liberty Housing have?
Public Housing; 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 Liberty Housing?
Residents report average rents near $448/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 Liberty Housing?
Contact the management office at 618 Roberts St 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.