The Housing Authority of the City of Newport

Who this agency serves

The Housing Authority of the City of Newport served 1,021 households across 1,178 units (87% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $27,353, and pays an average of $661 per month toward rent.

Households served

1,021 of 1,178 units

Avg. household income

$27,353

Avg. rent paid by household

$661

Avg. household size

2.1 people

Households with children

36%

Head of household 62+

35%

Head of household with a disability

38%

Avg. wait to move in

67 months

Unit mix: 38% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 32% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 12 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.