Newton Housing Authority
Housing ProgramsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Newton Housing Authority, founded in 1959, operates as a public housing agency in Newton, Massachusetts, focused on providing affordable housing options to residents. It administers federal and state-subsidized housing programs as well as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, serving more than 1,000 low-income individuals and families. In addition to voucher and subsidized housing administration, the authority owns and manages a portfolio of 93 rental units, including studio to three-bedroom layouts. The organization emphasizes safe, clean, and affordable housing and has expanded its resident services to include enhanced social services and clinical case management aimed at improving residents’ quality of life within a dignified environment. With a relatively small organizational footprint, the authority positions itself within the housing programs sector as a local provider of affordable housing and related resident services in the Newton area, and continues to develop more affordable housing and expand its resident services program. The agency is based in Newton Highlands, within the Newton city region.