Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in the City of Newport News , Virginia
The City of Newport News has a HUD fair market rent of $1,667 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,339 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $32.06 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,667
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% less than in Virginia
- Typical rent
- $1,339
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 15% less than in Virginia
- Wage needed
- $32.06
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $66,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% more than in Virginia
Only here
Renting in the City of Newport News: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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The City of Newport News has the 13th lowest homeownership rate of the 133 places in Virginia (48%).
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 the City of Newport News. 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)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in the City of Newport News was $1,592 a month in September 2026: 7.5% 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 | $1,470 | $28.27 | $58,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,488 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,667 | $32.06 | $66,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 | $44.19 | $91,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $52.12 | $108,400 |
HUD area: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 8 ZIP codes in the City of Newport News (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,380 in 23605 to $2,100 in 23604. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,667).
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)
| 23601 | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,450 | $2,000 | $2,360 |
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| 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 |
- 23601 $1,450$2,000
- 23602 $1,780$2,450
- 23603 $1,610$2,220
- 23604 $2,100$2,890
- 23605 $1,380$1,900
- 23606 $1,690$2,330
- 23607 $1,390$1,920
- 23608 $1,520$2,100
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 the City of Newport News, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, 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.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
39,457 households rent in the City of Newport News
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Newport News 51%
- Virginia 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in the City of Newport News
HUD lists 70 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Newport News: 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)
- 48
- HUD-assisted
- 26
- public housing
- 3
8,060 homes in all; 7,939 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Berkley Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 900 Daphia Cir, Newport News 23601 373 low-income homes · 1 bd: 279 · 2 bd: 94 · In service since 2018 · For older adults · (757) 535-0322
- Marshall Courts Public housing 811 33rd St, Newport News 23607 347 homes, 346 low-income · Run by Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority · Average payment: $351 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (757) 928-2620
- Autumn Lakes Tax credit (LIHTC) 880 Hidden Glen Ct, Newport News 23608 296 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 216 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Mariners Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 494 Crossings Ct, Newport News 23608 274 low-income homes · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 177 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1998
- Aqueduct Apts Public housing 13209 Aqueduct Dr, Newport News 23602 262 homes, 261 low-income · Run by Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority · Average payment: $289 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (757) 928-2620
- Stuart Gardens I HUD-assisted 1326C Garden Dr, Newport News 23607 252 homes, 250 low-income · For families · (757) 245-5266
- Woodview Tax credit (LIHTC) 432 Manor Rd, Newport News 23608 240 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Stuart Gardens II HUD-assisted 1328 Garden Dr, Newport News 23607 239 low-income homes · For families · (757) 245-5266
- Waverton Place at Ashton Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 205 Crane Cir, Newport News 23608 228 low-income homes · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Admiral Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 323 73rd St, Newport News 23607 208 homes, 204 low-income · In service since 2004 · For families
- Seven Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 753 36th St, Newport News 23607 202 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 192 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Newport Harbour Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2325 Madison Ave, Newport News 23607 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 84 · 4 bd: 34 · In service since 2004 · For families · (757) 247-0303
- City Line Tax credit (LIHTC) 176 Mytilene Dr, Newport News 23605 200 homes, 198 low-income · 1 bd: 99 · 2 bd: 101 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Oyster Point - Brighton Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 Blue Point Ter, Newport News 23602 196 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Oyster Point-Brighton Apartments HUD-assisted 12079 Waterman Dr, Newport News 23602 196 low-income homes · For families · (757) 591-3280
- Berkley South Apartments HUD-assisted 400 Saint Tropez Dr, Newport News 23602 190 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 826-5175
- King's Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Jester Ct, Newport News 23608 182 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 94 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Sharps Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 151 Candlewood Way, Newport News 23606 180 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For families
- Ivy Farms Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 Adams Dr, Newport News 23601 168 low-income homes · 2 bd: 168 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Aqua Vista Apartments HUD-assisted 646 6th St, Newport News 23607 150 homes, 149 low-income · For families · (757) 247-0312
- Heritage Forest I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5100 Marshall Ave, Newport News 23605 144 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 66 · 4 bd: 22 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Great Oak Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1 Great Oak Cir, Newport News 23606 143 low-income homes · In service since 2009 · For older adults · (757) 599-0395
- Ivy Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 700 Waterfront Cir, Newport News 23607 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 92 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2018 · For families · (757) 380-0851
- Pinecroft Apts Public housing 75 Wellesley Dr, Newport News 23606 140 low-income homes · Run by Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority · Average payment: $332 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (757) 928-2620
- Lexington Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 14534 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News 23608 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 100 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Pilot House Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 Brigstock Cir, Newport News 23606 132 low-income homes · 2 bd: 102 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Denbigh Trace HUD-assisted 13211 Ridgeview Dr, Newport News 23608 128 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 874-4844
- Forrest Pines Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 14539 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News 23608 123 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 83 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Silver Hill at the Arboretum Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Arboretum Way, Newport News 23602 153 homes, 120 low-income · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Forrest Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 518 Purlieu Dr, Newport News 23606 120 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Wellesley Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Huntgate Cir, Newport News 23606 120 low-income homes · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Kate's Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Kates Trace Cir, Newport News 23608 108 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Westover Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 806 Roam Ct, Newport News 23605 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Heritage Forest II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5100 Marshall Ave, Newport News 23605 104 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For families
- James River Flats at Newport News Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 400 Shelter Cir, Newport News 23608 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families · (757) 872-0789
- New Lassiter Apartments HUD-assisted 908 Ivy Ave, Newport News 23607 100 low-income homes · For families
- Warwick Sro Tax credit (LIHTC) 2410 West Ave, Newport News 23607 88 low-income homes · Studio: 88 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Cypress Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 25 Teardrop Ln, Newport News 23608 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2018 · For families · (757) 833-5720
- Wellesley Commons HUD-assisted 51 Wellesley Dr, Newport News 23606 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 930-1566
- Arboretum Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Arboretum Way, Newport News 23602 184 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Snowden Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1115 Briarfield Rd, Newport News 23605 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Whittaker Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1003 28th St, Newport News 23607 67 low-income homes · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Forrest Landing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 Forrest Dr, Newport News 23606 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2018 · For families
- River Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 River Trace Way, Newport News 23602 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Noland Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 2600 Warwick Blvd, Newport News 23607 60 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Ashe Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 36th St, Newport News 23607 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Jefferson Brookville Tax credit (LIHTC) 815 28th St, Newport News 23607 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Spratley House HUD-assisted 651 25th St, Newport News 23607 50 low-income homes · For families · (757) 928-2861
- Checed Warwick Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 15315 Community Ln, Newport News 23608 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- New Phoenix Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 Charles St, Newport News 23608 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2016 · For people with disabilities
- New Phoenix Village HUD-assisted 315 Charles St, Newport News 23608 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 928-2620
- 801 Main Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 Main St, Newport News 23605 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Brennan Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 Warwick Blvd, Newport News 23607 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Brennan Pointe II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3150 Warwick Blvd, Newport News 23607 43 low-income homes · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Christian Village of Eastern VA HUD-assisted 600 Arbor Ct, Newport News 23606 43 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 599-6610
- Ada Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 674 Summer Day Ct, Newport News 23601 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Chestnut Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 819 Dana Rae Ct, Newport News 23605 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Orcutt Village Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1009 33rd St, Newport News 23607 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Dresden Tax credit (LIHTC) 619 Dresden Dr, Newport News 23601 32 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Pavilion Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 Pavilion Pl, Newport News 23606 32 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For families
- Orcutt Townhomes III Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1008 37th St, Newport News 23607 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2012 · For families · (757) 928-6187
- Nettles Drive Apartments HUD-assisted 12750 Nettles Dr, Newport News 23606 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (757) 930-8721
- Medical Arts Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 2901 West Ave, Newport News 23607 20 low-income homes · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Newport News Transition T/C HUD-assisted 817 Forrest Dr, Newport News 23606 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 596-4926
- Bruton Park Group Home HUD-assisted 23 Courtney Ave, Newport News 23601 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 599-3678
- Campbell Road HUD-assisted 4002 Campbell Rd, Newport News 23602 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 890-2072
- Dresden Drive Group Home HUD-assisted 717 Dresden Dr, Newport News 23601 5 low-income homes · For older adults
- Groome Road Group Home HUD-assisted 21 Groome Rd, Newport News 23601 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 599-2263
- Saddler Road Group Home HUD-assisted 208 Saddler Dr, Newport News 23608 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 874-3302
- ST. Tropez Drive Group Home HUD-assisted 415 Saint Tropez Dr, Newport News 23602 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
7 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
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 the City of Newport News
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in the City of Newport News. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Area median income: $107,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,323 – $1,617
- 1 bedroom $1,339 – $1,637
- 2 bedrooms $1,500 – $1,834
- 3 bedrooms $2,068 – $2,528
- 4 bedrooms $2,439 – $2,981
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,125 vouchers · 797 public housing units (757) 928-2620 Newport News Redevelopment & Housng Authority: lshaw@nnrha.org
Housing agencies in Virginia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Virginia
What Virginia 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 2 months of rent
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1245(F)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1253(A)
- Only a court order can remove youVa. Code §55.1-1252
- Protection from retaliationVa. Code §55.1-1258(A)
- Repair and deduct from the rentVa. Code §55.1-1244.1(C)
Help
Where to get help with rent in the City of Newport News
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in the City of Newport News. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities
740 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
12829 Jefferson Ave Ste 101, Newport News
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc.
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in the City of Newport News. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Virginia, the average home bill was $149 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,334
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,667
- Security deposit
- $1,667
- Total
- $3,334
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 the City of Newport News?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,470; 1 bedroom: $1,488; 2 bedrooms: $1,667; 3 bedrooms: $2,298; 4 bedrooms: $2,710. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in the City of Newport News?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,667) without spending more than 30% of income takes $32.06 an hour full time, or $66,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in the City of Newport News?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in the City of Newport News?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,500 and $1,834 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in the City of Newport News?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,380 in 23605 to $2,100 in 23604. 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 the City of Newport News?
HUD lists 70 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Newport News: 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 the City of Newport News?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In the City of Newport News, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).