Newport Highlands PB Section 8 Rochester, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newport Highlands is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rochester, NY with 40 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $477/month on average.
40
total units
90%
occupancy
$477
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 Edgecreek Trl, Rochester, NY 14609 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,808/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,270/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Newport Highlands
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 140 Edgecreek Trl, Rochester; 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 (~$477/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Rochester | 0.8 km |
| Hobie Creek Apts LIHTC | Irondequoit | 1.4 km |
| Sycamore Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 1.7 km |
| Irondequoit Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 2 km |
| Hfa Mou Central Office LIHTC | Rochester | 2.5 km |
| Cedarwood Towers LIHTC | Rochester | 3.4 km |
| Winton Gardens Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 3.4 km |
| 461/561/federal St Public Housing | Rochester | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Newport Highlands 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 Newport Highlands?
Residents report average rents near $477/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 Highlands?
Contact the management office at 140 Edgecreek Trl in Rochester. 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.