How many low income apartments are in Newport, KY?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Newport with approximately 713 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Newport?

Tenant-paid rents in Newport's assisted buildings typically range from about $370 to $696 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Newport?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Newport?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Campbell County: about $1,051/mo for one-bedroom and $1,353/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newport, KY

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newport with roughly 713 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $696 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.

assisted properties

713

subsidized units

$533

typical rent

28 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Newport

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newport

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Grand Towers Public Housing	139	$463	11 mo
City Wide LIHTCPublic Housing	100	$543	44 mo
Grand Towers LIHTC	76	—	—
Two Rivers Apts PB Section 8	70	$406	—
Northern Kentucky Scholar House LIHTC	48	—	—
Saratoga Place LIHTC	48	—	—
Saratoga Place I LIHTC	48	—	—
Saratoga Place Ii LIHTC	48	—	—
Liberty Housing LIHTCPublic Housing	39	$448	11 mo
Clifton Hills LIHTC	32	—	—
Central Housing Public Housing	21	$696	91 mo
Corpus Christi Apartments Aka Basin Housing Phase I LIHTC	20	—	—
Newport Commons, Inc §811	12	$370	—
Corpus Apartments Public Housing	10	—	—
721 Isabella St LIHTC	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Newport (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Two Rivers Apts PB Section 8	70	$406	—

Public housing developments in Newport

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Grand Towers Public Housing	139	$463	11 mo
City Wide LIHTCPublic Housing	100	$543	44 mo
Liberty Housing LIHTCPublic Housing	39	$448	11 mo
Central Housing Public Housing	21	$696	91 mo
Corpus Apartments Public Housing	10	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newport

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
City Wide LIHTCPublic Housing	100	$543	44 mo
Grand Towers LIHTC	76	—	—
Northern Kentucky Scholar House LIHTC	48	—	—
Saratoga Place LIHTC	48	—	—
Saratoga Place I LIHTC	48	—	—
Saratoga Place Ii LIHTC	48	—	—
Liberty Housing LIHTCPublic Housing	39	$448	11 mo
Clifton Hills LIHTC	32	—	—
Corpus Christi Apartments Aka Basin Housing Phase I LIHTC	20	—	—
721 Isabella St LIHTC	2	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Campbell County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Campbell County: studio $958, 1-BR $1,051, 2-BR $1,353, 3-BR $1,785, 4-BR $1,976.

Full FMR table for Campbell County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Newport

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.