Newport
Cocke County -440 Lennon Circle, Newport, TN, 37821
Newport is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Section 8 Wait List in Newport, TN
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(423)623-1575
Program Types
Low Rent Units
Newport Program Summary
Newport is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Newport manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Newport administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Newport currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Newport is located at 440 Lennon Circle, Newport, TN, 37821 and serves the city of Newport. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Newport at, (423)623-1575 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
403
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
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Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Cocke, TN
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Cocke County, TN:
$44,000
Median Income Limits of Cocke County, TN
Income Limits for Cocke, TN
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Cocke County, TN:
$44,000
Median Income Limits of Cocke County, TN
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $30,700 | $19,200 | $12,760 |
| 2 Person | $35,100 | $21,950 | $17,240 |
| 3 Person | $39,500 | $24,700 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $43,850 | $27,400 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $47,400 | $29,600 | $29,600 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Newport, TN
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Cocke County, TN:
Efficiency
$444
One-Bedroom
$457
Two-Bedroom
$608
Three-Bedroom
$885
Four-Bedroom
$891
Efficiency
$444
One-Bedroom
$457
Two-Bedroom
$608
Three-Bedroom
$885
Four-Bedroom
$891
Newport Location in TN
Cocke County -440 Lennon Circle, Newport, TN, 37821
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Housing Authorities near Newport, TN
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Morristown Housing Authority (MHA)Morristown, TN - 17.62 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Jefferson City Housing AuthorityJefferson City, TN - 19.05 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Sevierville Housing AuthoritySevierville, TN - 20.67 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Hot Springs Housing AuthorityHot Springs, NC - 21.57 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 GreenevilleGreeneville, TN - 24.78 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Marshall Housing AuthorityMarshall, NC - 31.16 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Newport, TN
A city with a rich history that dates back to 1783, Newport in Tennessee is now the county seat of Cocke County and has a population of 6,918 as of the 2010 census. Visitors can explore the Forbidden Caverns or relax in the beauty of the Cherokee National Forest. You could also witness a drag race at the English Mountain Dragway or go on a guided llama trek in the Smoky Mountains.
Residents enjoy plenty of recreational and athletic opportunities developed by the Parks and Recreation Department. They have a community center, a multipurpose facility, a full-sized gymnasium, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are also several parks around the city in which families and individuals alike can relax.
The city also has 11 preschools, 7 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
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Population
35,374Persons per household
2.36Persons per household structure
8.4%Homeownership Rate
70.5%Housing Units
17,264Yearly Income per Person
$17,476Median Household Income
$30,573
