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Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority
Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority is based in Newport News, Newport News County, VA and administers 3,125 Section 8 vouchers and 799 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,238. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $85 | $98 | $110 | $116 | $143 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $127 | $144 | $165 | $182 | $213 |
| Heating (Electric) | $43 | $50 | $69 | $80 | $110 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $37 | $43 | $59 | $68 | $93 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $66 | $79 | $140 | $169 | $204 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $10 | $10 | $12 | $14 | $15 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $9 | $10 | $11 | $12 | $13 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $7 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Microwave) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $5 | $6 |
| Other Electric | $17 | $23 | $27 | $32 | $38 |
| Air Conditioning | $7 | $9 | $11 | $13 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $30 | $36 | $48 | $60 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $43 | $54 | $65 | $87 | $109 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $30 | $36 | $48 | $60 |
| Water Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $18 | $23 | $27 | $36 | $45 |
| Water | $19 | $20 | $26 | $34 | $40 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority
227 27th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 928-2620
Email updates
About Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.