Wellesley Commons PB Section 8 Newport News, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wellesley Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newport News, VA with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $334/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$334
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 Wellesley Dr, Newport News, VA 23606 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,630/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,630/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Wellesley Commons
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 51 Wellesley 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 (~$334/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.1 km |
| Nettles Drive §202 Senior | Newport News | 1.1 km |
| Sharps Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.7 km |
| Forrest Landing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.7 km |
| Pavilion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 1.7 km |
| Oyster Point - Brighton LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.2 km |
| Great Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.5 km |
| Pilot House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport News | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wellesley Commons 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 Wellesley Commons?
Residents report average rents near $334/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 Wellesley Commons?
Contact the management office at 51 Wellesley 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.