How many low income apartments are in Newton, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Newton with approximately 68 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Newton?

Most assisted households in Newton pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Newton?

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 Newton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jasper County: about $719/mo for one-bedroom and $933/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newton, IL

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newton with roughly 68 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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Map of subsidized housing in Newton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Magnolia Properties LIHTC	40	—	—
Country Fair Apartments PB Section 8	20	—	—
Hamilton Apartments PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Newton (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
Country Fair Apartments PB Section 8	20	—	—
Hamilton Apartments PB Section 8	8	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newton

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
Magnolia Properties LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Jasper County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jasper County: studio $643, 1-BR $719, 2-BR $933, 3-BR $1,119, 4-BR $1,333.

Full FMR table for Jasper County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Newton

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.