Newport Public Housing Newport, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newport is a Public Housing community in Newport, AR with 258 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $330/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
258
total units
81%
occupancy
$330
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 906 N State St, Newport, AR 72112 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,695/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,561/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Newport
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 906 N State 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 (~$330/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newport
- Harmony Homes Apartment PB Section 8
- Harmony Place LIHTC
- White River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kenmont Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Village Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ashton Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ester Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Home Port §811
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Newport 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?
Residents report average rents near $330/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?
Contact the management office at 906 N State 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.