How many low income apartments are in Newport, VT?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Newport with approximately 161 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 $345 to $442 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 Orleans County: about $993/mo for one-bedroom and $1,184/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newport, VT

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newport with roughly 161 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $345 to $442 per month.

assisted properties

161

subsidized units

$394

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Newport

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newport

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Governor Prouty Apartments PB Section 8	24	$383	—
Governor Prouty Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Newport Place - Elderly LIHTC	24	—	—
Newport Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Lakeview Housing LIHTC	16	—	—
Governors Mansion Apartments PB Section 8	15	$361	—
Newport Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	13	—	—
Newport Senior Housing Lp §202 Senior	12	$345	—
Parkview Aka Willey Lane PB Section 8	12	$442	—

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
Governor Prouty Apartments PB Section 8	24	$383	—
Governor Prouty Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Newport Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Governors Mansion Apartments PB Section 8	15	$361	—
Newport Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	13	—	—
Parkview Aka Willey Lane PB Section 8	12	$442	—

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 Place - Elderly LIHTC	24	—	—
Lakeview Housing LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Orleans County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orleans County: studio $940, 1-BR $993, 2-BR $1,184, 3-BR $1,528, 4-BR $1,986.

Full FMR table for Orleans 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.