Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newport, TN
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newport with roughly 907 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $292 to $402 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Newport
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newport
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Col. C. T. Rhyne Homes Public Housing | 400 | $402 | 7 mo |
| Cocke Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Apartments, Ltd. PB Section 8 | 87 | $334 | — |
| Newport Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $292 | — |
| Newport Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Newport Village Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mountain View Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| River Rest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| River Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Suncrest LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Suncrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Newport Manor Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Newport Group Home PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Apartments, Ltd. PB Section 8 | 87 | $334 | — |
| Newport Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $292 | — |
| Newport Village Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| River Rest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| River Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Suncrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Newport Manor Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Newport Group Home 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Col. C. T. Rhyne Homes Public Housing | 400 | $402 | 7 mo |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Mountain View Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Suncrest LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cocke County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cocke County: studio $643, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,209, 4-BR $1,225.
Full FMR table for Cocke 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
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Clarksville, TN
- Lebanon, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.