Scattered Site Elderly Public Housing Newport, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Site Elderly is a Public Housing community in Newport, RI with 156 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $471/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 36 months.
156
total units
97%
occupancy
$471
avg resident rent
36 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 36A Earl Ave, Newport, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $20,151/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,783/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Scattered Site Elderly
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 36A Earl Ave, 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 (~$471/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newport
- Festival Field PB Section 8
- Festival Field LIHTC
- 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
- Clarke School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Apartments PB Section 8 | Newport | 1.1 km |
| Mumford Manor PB Section 8 | Newport | 2.2 km |
| Mumford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 2.2 km |
| Harbor House Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 3.4 km |
| Park Holm Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 4.4 km |
| Park Holm Phase I Public Housing | Newport | 4.4 km |
| Newport Heights 3a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 4.4 km |
| Ahepa 245 Apartments PB Section 8 | Newport | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Newport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Site Elderly 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 Scattered Site Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $471/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 Scattered Site Elderly?
Contact the management office at 36A Earl Ave 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.