Newport Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Newport, Tennessee.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Newport Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Newport Housing Authority (NHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2015, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the NHA website.

About The Agency

Newport Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 403 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

440 Lennon Circle, Newport, TN

Visit Website(423) 623-1575

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Newport Housing Authority?

Newport Housing Authority serves 396 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 396 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Newport Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 57 percent of households served by Newport Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 84 percent of Newport Housing Authority households.

How many Newport Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 118 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Newport Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Newport Housing Authority?

There are 293 female-headed renter households living in Newport Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Newport Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Newport Housing Authority renters?

Black 24
Native American 4
White 364
Hispanic 4

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Newport Housing Authority?

There are 118 households headed by seniors served by the Newport Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Newport Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Newport Housing Authority housing?

There are 79 persons with disabilities living in Newport Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Newport Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Newport Housing Authority?

The Newport Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Newport Housing Authority

Col. C. T. Rhyne Homes

335 E Broadway, Newport, Tennessee 37821