Newport Heights Iia Public Housing Newport, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newport Heights Iia is a Public Housing community in Newport, RI with 36 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $594/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
36
total units
100%
occupancy
$594
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $25,768/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,189/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Newport Heights Iia
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 59 John H Chafee Blvd, 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 (~$594/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newport
- Festival Field PB Section 8
- 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
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 Newport Heights Iia 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 Newport Heights Iia?
Residents report average rents near $594/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 Newport Heights Iia?
Contact the management office at 59 John H Chafee Blvd 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.