Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,879–$2,507 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,713 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $36.13–$48.21 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,879–$2,507
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- HUD sets it by area: from the lowest to the highest of the 2 areas in Newport County.
- Typical rent
- $1,713
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 28% more than in Rhode Island
- Wage needed
- $36.13–$48.21
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $75,160–$100,280 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Rhode Island
Only here
Renting in Newport County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County has the highest typical rent: $1,713.
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Newport County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,713, more than any of its 4 neighboring counties; next is Bristol County ($1,528).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Newport County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
HUD splits this county into 2 areas with different fair market rents: for 2 bedrooms they run from $1,879 to $2,507. The table is for Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live; below you see every area with its towns. Includes basic utilities.
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Newport County was $3,069 a month in September 2026: 8.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,904 | $36.62 | $76,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,916 | $36.85 | $76,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,507 | $48.21 | $100,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,327 | $63.98 | $133,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,981 | $76.56 | $159,240 |
HUD area: Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
Fair market rent by HUD area in Newport County
HUD splits this county into 2 areas, each with its own fair market rent. Find your town in its area's list; the housing agency tells you which one it uses for your voucher.
| HUD area | Studio | 1 bd | 2 bd | 3 bd | 4 bd | Hourly wage, 2 bd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 3 towns in this areaMiddletown town, Newport city, Portsmouth town | $1,904 | $1,916 | $2,507 | $3,327 | $3,981 | $48.21 |
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area 3 towns in this areaJamestown town, Little Compton town, Tiverton town | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | $2,615 | $36.13 |
HUD fair market rent by area and size, per month, Fiscal year 2027. The wage is what full-time work must pay to rent 2 bedrooms without spending more than 30% of income. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027 Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 9 ZIP codes in Newport County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,090 in 02878 to $2,820 in 02837.
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 02835 | Providence-Fall River, RI-MA | $2,080 | $2,210 | $2,750 | $3,370 | $3,830 |
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| 02837 | Providence-Fall River, RI-MA | $2,140 | $2,260 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,920 |
| 02840 | Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $3,940 |
| 02841 | Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $3,940 |
| 02842 | Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | $1,970 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,440 | $4,110 |
| 02871 | Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | $1,850 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $3,230 | $3,860 |
| 02872 | Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | $1,860 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $3,250 | $3,890 |
| 02878 | Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,090 | $2,820 | $3,240 |
| 02878 | Providence-Fall River, RI-MA | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,090 | $2,820 | $3,240 |
- 02835 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,750$3,370
- 02837 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,820$3,450
- 02840 · Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI $2,480$3,290
- 02841 · Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI $2,480$3,290
- 02842 · Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI $2,590$3,440
- 02871 · Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI $2,430$3,230
- 02872 · Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI $2,450$3,250
- 02878 · Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI $2,090$2,820
- 02878 · Providence-Fall River, RI-MA $2,090$2,820
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Newport County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Rhode Island, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
11,846 households rent in Newport County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Newport 50%
- Rhode Island 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Newport County
HUD lists 57 properties with homes for low-income households in Newport County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 20
- HUD-assisted
- 21
- public housing
- 16
3,340 homes in all; 2,519 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Festival Field HUD-assisted 90 Girard Ave, Newport 02840 204 low-income homes · For families · (401) 847-0800
- Scattered Site Elderly Public housing 36A Earl Ave, Newport 02840 156 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $492 a month · Average wait: 40 months · (401) 847-0185
- Oxbow Farms HUD-assisted 97 Rogers Ln, Middletown 02842 302 homes, 120 low-income · For families · (401) 849-4141
- Broadway West Broadway HUD-assisted 75 Broadway, Newport 02840 115 homes, 114 low-income · For older adults · (401) 847-8151
- Park Holm Tax credit (LIHTC) Park Holm Street, Newport 111 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families
- Bayside Village HUD-assisted 143 3rd St, Newport 02840 111 homes, 97 low-income · For families · (401) 847-6200
- Fifty Washington Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 4 Farewell St, Newport 93 low-income homes · Studio: 70 · 1 bd: 23 · In service since 2005
- Donovan Manor Public housing 19 Chapel St, Newport 02840 110 homes, 85 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $453 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (401) 847-0185
- Newport Heights 2a Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 Ranger Rd, Newport 100 homes, 78 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 27 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2005
- Chapel Terrace Public housing 31A Deblois St, Newport 02840 76 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $700 a month · (401) 847-0185
- Anthony House HUD-assisted 51 Middle Rd, Portsmouth 02871 71 homes, 70 low-income · For older adults · (401) 683-0265
- Anthony House Tax credit (LIHTC) 51 Middle Rd, Portsmouth 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Bourne Mill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Mill St, Tiverton 166 homes, 67 low-income · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2009
- Clarke School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Mary St, Newport 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1994
- Park Holm Phase I Public housing 246 Parkholm, Newport 02840 51 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $701 a month · (401) 847-0185
- Hancock Estates HUD-assisted 345 Hancock St, Tiverton 02878 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (401) 624-1673
- West House HUD-assisted 417 Forest Ave, Middletown 02842 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (401) 885-7495
- Newport Heights 2b Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Beech Tree St, Newport 47 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Forest Farm Tax credit (LIHTC) 191 Forest Ave, Middletown 50 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Newport Heights 1a Tax credit (LIHTC) 18 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2003
- Tiverton Ha Public housing 99 Hancock St, Tiverton 02878 45 low-income homes · Run by Tiverton Housing Authority · Average payment: $585 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (401) 624-4748
- Ahepa 245 Apts HUD-assisted 87 Girard Ave, Newport 02840 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (401) 849-5298
- Sandywood Farm Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Persimmon Dr, Tiverton 50 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Ahepa 245 II Apts HUD-assisted 87 Girard Ave, Newport 02840 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (401) 846-8619
- Quaker Manor HUD-assisted 2368 E Main Rd, Portsmouth 02871 40 low-income homes · For families
- Newport Heights 4 Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 Hillside Ave, Newport 37 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- Newport Heights IIA Public housing 59 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport 02840 72 homes, 36 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $645 a month · Average wait: 35 months · (401) 847-0185
- Newport Heights 1b Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Robert H Douglas Ln, Newport 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Pemberton Apartments Public housing 45 Pemberton Ave, Jamestown 02835 35 low-income homes · Run by Jamestown Housing Authority · Average payment: $477 a month · (401) 423-1561
- Newport Heights 3a Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport 44 homes, 34 low-income · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Mumford Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 39 Farewell St, Newport 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Mumford Manor HUD-assisted 39 Farewell St, Newport 02840 34 low-income homes · For older adults · (401) 849-8874
- Coddington Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 231 Maple Ave, Newport 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Newport Heights- Phase I Public housing 230 Maple Ave, Newport 02840 45 homes, 31 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $711 a month · Average wait: 20 months · Homes at several sites · (401) 847-0185
- Harbor House Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Washington St, Newport 37 homes, 31 low-income · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 22 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Newport Heights IIB Public housing 18 Ranger Rd, Newport 02840 47 homes, 28 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $1,095 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (401) 847-0185
- Stafford Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Alicia Cir, Tiverton 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Newport Heights 3b Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Shimoda Way, Newport 27 homes, 23 low-income · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
- Sakonnet View Tax credit (LIHTC) 3225 E Main Rd, Portsmouth 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 23 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Newport Heights IIIB Public housing 206 Hillside Ave, Newport 02840 27 homes, 20 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $952 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (401) 847-0185
- Jamestown Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 21 Pemberton Ave, Jamestown 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Quaker Estates IV HUD-assisted 2368 E Main Rd, Portsmouth 02871 18 low-income homes · For older adults
- Newport Heights IIIA Public housing 21 Sunset Blvd, Newport 02840 44 homes, 17 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $880 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (401) 847-0185
- Park Holm Phase II Public housing 95 Hillside Ave, Newport 02840 60 homes, 15 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $823 a month · (401) 847-0185
- Villa Nia HUD-assisted 18A Marshall Ln, Middletown 02842 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Park Holm Phase III Public housing 57E Kennedy Rd, Newport 02840 56 homes, 13 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $506 a month · Average wait: 115 months · (401) 847-0185
- Pemberton Place HUD-assisted 57 Pemberton Ave, Jamestown 02835 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (401) 423-1561
- Park Holm Phase IV Public housing 26E Roosevelt Rd, Newport 02840 51 homes, 11 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · Average payment: $785 a month · Average wait: 123 months · (401) 847-0185
- Freedom House HUD-assisted 1409 W Main Rd, Middletown 02842 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Lawrence Apts HUD-assisted 25 E Bowery St, Newport 02840 8 low-income homes · For families · (401) 421-6837
- West House II HUD-assisted 417 Forest Ave, Middletown 02842 54 homes, 6 low-income · (401) 849-9929
- Bourne Mill Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Mill St, Tiverton 02878 160 homes, 5 low-income · (401) 625-9702
- Quaker Estates I HUD-assisted 91, 93, 95, 97 and 99 Henry Danis Court, Portsmouth 02871 5 low-income homes · For older adults
- Quaker Estates II HUD-assisted 101 Henry Danis Ct, Portsmouth 02871 5 low-income homes · For older adults · (401) 739-0100
- Quaker Estates III HUD-assisted 108 Henry Danis Ct, Portsmouth 02871 5 low-income homes · For older adults · (401) 683-3173
- Park Holm Public housing 186 Parkholm, Newport 02840 8 homes, 4 low-income · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · (401) 847-0185
- Weidemann Court Public housing 6 Sgt Weidemann, Newport 02840 2 low-income homes · Run by The Housing Authority of the City of Newport · (401) 847-0185
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Newport County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Newport County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $28,950 | $48,200 | $75,550 |
| 2 people | $33,050 | $55,100 | $86,350 |
| 3 people | $37,200 | $62,000 | $97,150 |
| 4 people | $41,300 | $68,850 | $107,900 |
| 5 people | $44,650 | $74,400 | $116,550 |
| 6 people | $47,950 | $79,900 | $125,200 |
| 7 people | $51,250 | $85,400 | $133,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $90,900 | $142,450 |
Area median income: $137,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area. Where a single figure is needed, we use Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Income limits by HUD area in Newport County
HUD splits this county into 2 areas, each with its own limits. These are for 4 people; find your town in its area's list. The agency tells you which one is yours.
| HUD area | Median income | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
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Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 3 towns in this areaMiddletown town, Newport city, Portsmouth town | $137,700 | $41,300 | $68,850 | $107,900 |
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area 3 towns in this areaJamestown town, Little Compton town, Tiverton town | $112,100 | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
HUD income limits by area for 4 people, per year, Fiscal year 2026. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026 Source: Income Limits (HUD) Fiscal year 2026 Income Limits (HUD) (external site)
HUD sets fair market rents by area inside this county, so the 90% to 110% range depends on your area. Your agency publishes its payment standard.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- The Housing Authority of the City of Newport Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 617 vouchers · 776 public housing units (401) 847-0185 The Housing Authority of the City of Newport: rmitchell@npthousing.org
- Tiverton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 59 vouchers · 45 public housing units (401) 624-4748 Tiverton Housing Authority: nancy@tivhousing.org
- Jamestown Housing Authority Public housing · 35 public housing units (401) 423-1561 Jamestown Housing Authority: nvazquez@jamestownhousing.com
- Portsmouth Housing Authority Public housing (401) 683-3173 Portsmouth Housing Authority: JDilley@PortsmouthHousing.org
Housing agencies in Rhode Island Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Rhode Island
What Rhode Island law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- R.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-19(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 20 days
- R.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-19(b)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- R.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-35(a)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 60 or 120 days, depending on the case
- R.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-16.1(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youR.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-44
- Protection from retaliationR.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-46(a)-(b)
- Protection related to immigration statusR.I. Gen. Laws §34-18-62
Help
Where to get help with rent in Newport County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Newport County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Rhode Island, the average home bill was $162 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$5,014
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,507
- Security deposit
- $2,507
- Total
- $5,014
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Newport County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,423–$1,904; 1 bedroom: $1,509–$1,916; 2 bedrooms: $1,879–$2,507; 3 bedrooms: $2,302–$3,327; 4 bedrooms: $2,615–$3,981. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD sets it by area within this county: the figure runs from the lowest area to the highest.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Newport County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,879–$2,507) without spending more than 30% of income takes $36.13–$48.21 an hour full time, or $75,160–$100,280 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Newport County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,050–$68,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Newport County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,090 in 02878 to $2,820 in 02837. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Newport County?
HUD lists 57 properties with homes for low-income households in Newport County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Newport County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Newport County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Rhode Island, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).