Oyster Point-brighton PB Section 8 Newport News, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oyster Point-brighton is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newport News, VA with 196 units reporting 63% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $252/month on average.
196
total units
63%
occupancy
$252
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12079 Waterman Dr, Newport News, VA 23602 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,810/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,469/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Oyster Point-brighton
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 12079 Waterman Dr, Newport News; 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 (~$252/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berkley Village Apts PB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.4 km |
| Berkley West Apts PB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.4 km |
| Bruton Park Group Home §811 | Newport News | 2.2 km |
| Great Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.4 km |
| Pilot House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.4 km |
| Christian Village of Eastern Va §202 Senior | Newport News | 2.4 km |
| Newport News Transition T/c PB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.4 km |
| Sharps Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oyster Point-brighton 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 Oyster Point-brighton?
Residents report average rents near $252/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 Oyster Point-brighton?
Contact the management office at 12079 Waterman Dr in Newport News. 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.