Newbern Hsg Auth Public Housing Newbern, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newbern Hsg Auth is a Public Housing community in Newbern, TN with 145 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
145
total units
96%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 Jones St, Newbern, TN 38059 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,800/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,980/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Newbern Hsg Auth
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 107 Jones St, Newbern; 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 (~$411/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greentree Apartments PB Section 8 | Dyersburg | 10.7 km |
| Peachtree Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dyersburg | 11.4 km |
| Eaglewood Apts LIHTC | Dyersburg | 11.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Newbern Hsg Auth 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 Newbern Hsg Auth?
Residents report average rents near $411/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 Newbern Hsg Auth?
Contact the management office at 107 Jones St in Newbern. 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.