Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newport, RI
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newport with roughly 2,059 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 13 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $440 to $1,096 per month. Median reported wait: about 29 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Newport
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newport
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Field PB Section 8 | 204 | $440 | — |
| Festival Field LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Scattered Site Elderly Public Housing | 156 | $471 | 36 mo |
| Broadway West Broadway PB Section 8 | 114 | $587 | — |
| Park Holm LIHTC | 111 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 2a LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bayside Village PB Section 8 | 97 | $445 | — |
| Fifty Washington Square LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Donovan Manor Public Housing | 85 | $476 | 43 mo |
| Chapel Terrace Public Housing | 76 | $601 | 69 mo |
| Clarke School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Park Holm Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Park Holm Phase I Public Housing | 51 | $599 | 162 mo |
| Newport Heights 2b LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 1a LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 3a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Ahepa 245 Apartments PB Section 8 | 42 | $488 | — |
| Harbor House Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Ahepa 245 Phase Ii §202 Senior | 40 | $552 | — |
| Newport Heights 4 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 1b LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Newport Heights Iia Public Housing | 36 | $594 | 22 mo |
| Mumford Manor PB Section 8 | 34 | $515 | — |
| Mumford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Coddington Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Newport Heights- Phase I Public Housing | 31 | $878 | 2 mo |
| Newport Heights Iib Public Housing | 28 | $1,096 | 1 mo |
| Newport Heights 3b LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Park Holm Public Housing | 27 | — | — |
| Newport Heights Iiib Public Housing | 20 | $941 | 19 mo |
| Newport Heights Iiia Public Housing | 17 | $792 | 11 mo |
| Park Holm Phase Ii Public Housing | 15 | $807 | — |
| Park Holm Phase Iii Public Housing | 13 | $562 | 212 mo |
| Lawrence Apartments PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Weidemann Court Public Housing | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Field PB Section 8 | 204 | $440 | — |
| Broadway West Broadway PB Section 8 | 114 | $587 | — |
| Bayside Village PB Section 8 | 97 | $445 | — |
| Clarke School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Park Holm Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 2b LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 3a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Ahepa 245 Apartments PB Section 8 | 42 | $488 | — |
| Harbor House Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 4 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Mumford Manor PB Section 8 | 34 | $515 | — |
| Mumford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Coddington Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 3b LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Lawrence Apartments PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Site Elderly Public Housing | 156 | $471 | 36 mo |
| Donovan Manor Public Housing | 85 | $476 | 43 mo |
| Chapel Terrace Public Housing | 76 | $601 | 69 mo |
| Park Holm Phase I Public Housing | 51 | $599 | 162 mo |
| Newport Heights Iia Public Housing | 36 | $594 | 22 mo |
| Newport Heights- Phase I Public Housing | 31 | $878 | 2 mo |
| Newport Heights Iib Public Housing | 28 | $1,096 | 1 mo |
| Park Holm Public Housing | 27 | — | — |
| Newport Heights Iiib Public Housing | 20 | $941 | 19 mo |
| Newport Heights Iiia Public Housing | 17 | $792 | 11 mo |
| Park Holm Phase Ii Public Housing | 15 | $807 | — |
| Park Holm Phase Iii Public Housing | 13 | $562 | 212 mo |
| Weidemann Court Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Field LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Park Holm LIHTC | 111 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 2a LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Fifty Washington Square LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 1a LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Newport Heights 1b LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Newport County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Newport County: studio $1,535, 1-BR $1,583, 2-BR $2,022, 3-BR $2,609, 4-BR $3,038.
Full FMR table for Newport 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
- Jamestown, RI
- Middletown, RI
- Portsmouth, RI
- Tiverton, RI
- Providence, RI
- Woonsocket, RI
- Pawtucket, RI
- Warwick, RI
- Cranston, RI
- North Kingstown, RI
- West Warwick, RI
- Johnston, RI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.