Program: Combined · Public housing units: 799 · Section 8 vouchers: 3,125 · Households served: 3,238 · Occupancy: 82% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 799 public housing units and administers 3,125 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,238 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Newport News, Virginia.
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia, the Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks 6th in the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it among the larger providers in the state, highlighting its substantial role in supporting low-income families and individuals with housing assistance.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,400 to $2,200, with an average of $1,670. This is higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 23604 at $2,200, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23607 at $1,400.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $2,000 | $2,360 |
| 23602 | $1,570 | $1,590 | $1,780 | $2,450 | $2,890 |
| 23603 | $1,420 | $1,440 | $1,610 | $2,220 | $2,620 |
| 23604 | $1,850 | $1,870 | $2,100 | $2,890 | $3,410 |
| 23605 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,380 | $1,900 | $2,240 |
| 23606 | $1,490 | $1,510 | $1,690 | $2,330 | $2,750 |
| 23607 | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,390 | $1,920 | $2,260 |
| 23608 | $1,340 | $1,360 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,470 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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