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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Newport News city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Newport News city, Virginia. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,667
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $53,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 80
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Newport News city is administered by Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority, (757) 928-2620. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code VA003. It reports 3,125 Housing Choice Voucher units and 797 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Newport News city
Newport News city is in HUD’s Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $107,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $37,700 |
| 2 people | $43,100 |
| 3 people | $48,500 |
| 4 people | $53,850 |
| 5 people | $58,200 |
| 6 people | $62,500 |
| 7 people | $66,800 |
| 8 people | $71,100 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,350 |
| 2 people | $25,850 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 3 people | $29,100 | $48,500 | $77,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,200 | $93,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,500 | $99,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,800 | $106,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,100 | $113,750 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,470 | $1,488 | $1,667 | $2,298 | $2,710 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,470 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,488 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,667 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO47260M47260. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Newport News city
HUD records 80 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUA VISTA APARTMENTS | 646 6th St, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 149 assisted | (757) 247-0312 |
| Berkley South Apartments | 400 Saint Tropez Dr, Newport News 23602 | HUD-Assisted Property | 190 assisted | (757) 826-5175 |
| Berkley West & Berkley Village | 900 Daphia Cir, Newport News 23601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 373 assisted | (757) 535-0322 |
| Bruton Park Group Home | 23 Courtney Ave, Newport News 23601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 599-3678 |
| Campbell Road | 4002 Campbell Rd, Newport News 23602 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 890-2072 |
| Christian Village of Eastern VA | 600 Arbor Ct, Newport News 23606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 43 assisted | (757) 599-6610 |
| Cypress Terrace | 25 Teardrop Ln, Newport News 23608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 82 assisted | (757) 833-5720 |
| Denbigh Trace | 13211 Ridgeview Dr, Newport News 23608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 128 assisted | (757) 874-4844 |
| Dresden Drive Group Home | 717 Dresden Dr, Newport News 23601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | — |
| Great Oak Apts. | 1 Great Oak Cir Ste 100, Newport News 23606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 141 assisted | (757) 599-0395 |
| Groome Road Group Home | 21 Groome Rd, Newport News 23601 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 599-2263 |
| Ivy Tower | 700 Waterfront Cir, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 140 assisted | (757) 380-0851 |
| James River Flats | 400 Shelter Cir, Newport News 23608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (757) 872-0789 |
| Nettles Drive Apartments | 12750 Nettles Dr, Newport News 23606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 29 assisted | (757) 930-8721 |
| New Lassiter Apartments | 908 Ivy Ave, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | — |
| New Phoenix Village | 315 Charles St, Newport News 23608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 45 assisted | (757) 928-2620 |
| Newport Harbour Apartments | 2325 Madison Ave, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 199 assisted | (757) 247-0303 |
| NEWPORT NEWS TRANSITION T/C | 817 Forrest Dr, Newport News 23606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (757) 596-4926 |
| Orcutt Townhomes III | 1008 37th St, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (757) 928-6187 |
| Oyster Point-Brighton Apartments | 12079 Waterman Dr, Newport News 23602 | HUD-Assisted Property | 196 assisted | (757) 591-3280 |
| Saddler Road Group Home | 208 Saddler Dr, Newport News 23608 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 874-3302 |
| Spratley House | 651 25th St, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (757) 928-2861 |
| ST. TROPEZ DRIVE GROUP HOME | 415 Saint Tropez Dr, Newport News 23602 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Stuart Gardens I | 1326C Garden Dr, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 250 assisted | (757) 245-5266 |
| Stuart Gardens II | 1328 Garden Dr, Newport News 23607 | HUD-Assisted Property | 239 assisted | (757) 245-5266 |
| WELLESLEY COMMONS | 51 Wellesley Dr, Newport News 23606 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (757) 930-1566 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUEDUCT APTS | 13209 Aqueduct Dr, Newport News 23602 | Public Housing Development | 261 total | (757) 928-2620 |
| MARSHALL COURTS | 811 33rd St, Newport News 23607 | Public Housing Development | 346 total | (757) 928-2620 |
| PINECROFT APTS | 75 Wellesley Dr, Newport News 23606 | Public Housing Development | 140 total | (757) 928-2620 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546 41ST ST | 546 41ST ST, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 2 assisted | — |
| 801 MAIN STREET | 801 MAIN STREET, NEWPORT NEWS 23605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| ADA PARK | 674 SUMMER DAY COURT, NEWPORT NEWS 23601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| ADMIRAL POINTE | 323 73RD ST, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 204 assisted | — |
| ARBORETUM PLACE | 400 ARBORETUM WAY, NEWPORT NEWS 23602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| ASHE MANOR | 900 36TH ST, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| AUTUMN LAKES | 880 HIDDEN GLEN CT, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 296 assisted | — |
| BERKLEY | 900 DAPHIA CIRCLE, NEWPORT NEWS 23601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 373 assisted | — |
| BRENNAN POINTE | 3000 WARWICK BLVD., NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| BRENNAN POINTE II | 3150 WARWICK BLVD., NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| CHECED WARWICK SENIORS | 15315 COMMUNITY LN, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| CHESTNUT SQUARE | 819 DANA RAE CT, NEWPORT NEWS 23605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| CITY LINE | 176 MYTILENE DR, NEWPORT NEWS 23605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 198 assisted | — |
| CYPRESS TERRACE APARTMENTS | 25 TEARDROP LANE, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 82 assisted | — |
| DRESDEN | 619 DRESDEN DR, NEWPORT NEWS 23601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| FORREST LANDING | 518 PURLIEU DR, NEWPORT NEWS 23606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| FORREST LANDING II | 14 FORREST DRIVE, NEWPORT NEWS 23606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 64 assisted | — |
| FORREST PINES SENIORS | 14539 OLD COURTHOUSE WAY, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 123 assisted | — |
| GREAT OAK | 1 GREAT OAK CIR, NEWPORT NEWS 23606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 143 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE FOREST I | 5100 MARSHALL AVE, NEWPORT NEWS 23605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 144 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE FOREST II | 5100 MARSHALL AVE, NEWPORT NEWS 23605 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 assisted | — |
| IVY FARMS | 621 ADAMS DR, NEWPORT NEWS 23601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 168 assisted | — |
| IVY TOWER | 700 WATERFRONT CIRCLE, NEWPORT NEWS 22960 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 140 assisted | — |
| JAMES RIVER FLATS AT NEWPORT NEWS | 400 SHELTER CIRCLE, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| JEFFERSON BROOKVILLE | 815 28TH STREET, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| KATE'S TRACE | 600 KATES TRACE CIR, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 108 assisted | — |
| KING'S RIDGE | 401 JESTER CT, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 182 assisted | — |
| LEXINGTON COMMONS | 14534 OLD COURTHOUSE WAY, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| MARINERS LANDING | 494 CROSSINGS CT, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 274 assisted | — |
| MEDICAL ARTS SENIORS | 2901 W AVE, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 20 assisted | — |
| NEW PHOENIX VILLAGE | 320 CHARLES STREET, NEWPORT NEWS 23608 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| NEWPORT HARBOUR | 2325 MADISON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 200 assisted | — |
| NOLAND GREEN | 2600 WARWICK BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 54 assisted | — |
| ORCUTT TOWNHOMES III | 1008 37TH ST, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| ORCUTT VILLAGE TOWNHOMES I | 1009 33RD ST, NEWPORT NEWS 23607 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 40 assisted | — |
| OYSTER POINT – BRIGHTON | 550 BLUEPOINT TERRACE, NEWPORT NEWS 23602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 196 assisted | — |
| PAVILION | 550 PAVILION PL, NEWPORT NEWS 23606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| PILOT HOUSE | 701 BRIDGSTOCK CIRCLE, NEWPORT NEWS 23606 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 132 assisted | — |
| PINEDALE MANOR | 761 ADAMS DR, NEWPORT NEWS 23601 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 296 assisted | — |
| RIVER TRACE | 101 RIVER TRACE WAY, NEWPORT NEWS 23602 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).