Executive Director
Tom Guidugli
tguidugli@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 204)
Deputy Director
Tracie Joyner
tjoyner@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 210)
Open Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Foundations
30 East 8th Street
P.O. Box 72459
Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 581-2533
TDD line: (859) 581-3181
Fax: (859) 581-9009
Mission Statement
To provide and develop quality, affordable housing opportunities while revitalizing our neighborhoods!
City Wide Apartments
Site Manager
Debbie Crabb
dcrabb@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 202)
Shelley Jett
Housing Specialist
sjett@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 233)
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Maintenance
Tim Winkelman
twinkelman@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 215)
Jack Beyer
Allen Groneman
Michael Burton
David Hardin
William Ivy
Ronnie Mullins
Virgil Tucker
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Grand Towers
Site Manager
Peggy Bramble
pbramble@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 302)
Maintenance
Chuck Meyers
cmeyers@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 303)
James Beecher
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Scholar House, Corpus Christi & Clifton Hills
Site Manager
Beth Schweinzger
bschweinzger@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 207)
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Maintenance
Chris Wolf
cwolf@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 213)
Steve Anders
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Highland Village
Site Manager
Kelly Speier
kspeier@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 220)
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Maintenance
Kevin Joyner
kjoyner@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 115)
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Senior Services Coordinator (Clifton Hills, Corpus Christi, Grand Towers and Highland Village)
Amy Dunn
adunn@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 304)
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Attorney
W. Thomas Fisher
Barron Peck Bennie and Schlemmer
Board of Commissioners
Michael Chalk, Chairperson
Richard Buechel, Jr., Vice Chairperson
Carolyn Duff
Joseph M. Mumper
Mayor Thomas L. Guidugli, Jr.
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Department of Section 8
Coordinator
Jodie Reckers
jreckers@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 216)
Occupancy Specialist
Amy Thornton
athornton@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 219)
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​​FSS Manager
Barbara Wright-Ide
bwright@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 294)
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Inspection Specialist
859-581-2533 (Ext. 206)
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Administration Building
Receptionist/Cashier
Lisa Zecher
lzecher@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 201)
Administrative Assistant
Affordable Homeownership Coordinator
Gina Schneider
gschneider@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 214)
Finance Director
Ron Rawe
rrawe@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533(Ext. 208)
Accounting Assistant
Anne Stull
astull@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 205)
Procurement Director
Randy Schweinzger
rschweinzger@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext. 217)
Construction Project Manager
Chris Novak
cnovak@neighborhoodfoundations.com
859-581-2533 (Ext.218)
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NMHC III Construction Team
Billy Oliver
Ricky Sapp
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Large PHA Award of the Year 2024
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Congratulations to Chuck Meyers for
30 Years of Service
*UPDATED PAYMENT STANDARDS AND RENT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. SEE PDF FOR DETAILS.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - NOTICE
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEWPORT AND THE NEWPORT MILLENNIUM HOUSING CORPORATION HAS CANCELLED THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M.
THE BOARDS’ NEXT MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY MAY 11, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M.
The HAN Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026 are now available for review. ​
INVITATION TO BID
The Housing Authority of Newport will be accepting sealed bids for labor and equipment for electric HVAC systems replacement with heat pumps at its 70 18th. St. property in the City of Newport, Kentucky. Bids are due no later than 1:00 p.m., local time, May 1, 2026, at its’ offices located at 30 East 8th. St., Newport, KY 41071 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are to be marked “HVAC Replacement 70 18th. St.”.
Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting rschweinzger@neighborhoodfoundations.com .
See the attached PDF for additional information.
Legal Notices – Housing Waiting Lists
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The Housing Authority of Newport will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 waiting list, using an on-line application process only, beginning Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
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​The Housing Authority of Newport will begin accepting applications for the Scattered Sites one-bedroom waiting list, using an online application process only, beginning Friday, January 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Applicants may use any computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to apply. Free computer access is available at most local libraries. (Those with disabilities may request special accommodations to complete the online application by calling 859-581-2533). Applications will be accepted until such time as the number received is sufficient to the ratio of annual program turnover.
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The Housing Authority of Newport will begin accepting applications for the Scattered Sites two- and three-bedroom waiting lists, using an on-line application process only, beginning Monday, April 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
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Applications for Section 8 and Scattered Sites must be submitted on-line using the following links. Applicants may use any computer, tablet, or smart phone with internet access to apply. Free computer access is available at most local libraries. (Those with disabilities may request special accommodations to complete the on-line application by calling 859-581-2533). Applications will be accepted until such time as the number received is sufficient to the ratio of annual program turnover.
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Section 8 application: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/KY1014-2994
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Scattered Site one-bedroom application: https://waitlistcheck.com/KY1014-3154.
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Scattered Site two-bedroom application: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/KY1014-2993
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Scattered Site three-bedroom application: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/KY1014-3010
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Legal Notice – Housing Waiting Lists for Elderly/Senior Sites
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The Housing Authority of Newport (Neighborhood Foundations) will begin accepting applications for the waiting lists for Clifton Hills (located at 29 18th Street, Newport, KY), Corpus Christi (located at 840 Isabella Street, Newport, KY), and Grand Towers (located at 1359 Grand Avenue, Newport, KY), beginning on Monday, April 8, 2024. The lists will remain open until such time as the number of applications reaches the desired ratio to annual turnovers.
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Clifton Hills and Corpus Christi – Applications are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the office located at 400 West 6th Street, Newport, KY. Completed applications must be submitted in person, and will ONLY be accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the office located at 400 West 6th Street, Newport, KY. Due to limited space, applications must be completed off-site and returned on the days mentioned above. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to complete an application should contact the site office at 859-581-2533, ext. 207.
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Grand Towers – Applications are available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the office located at 1359 Grand Avenue, Newport, KY. Completed applications must be submitted in person, and will ONLY be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the office located at 1359 Grand Avenue, Newport, KY. Due to limited space, applications must be completed off-site and returned on the days mentioned above. The list will remain open until such time as the number of applications reaches the desired ratio to annual turnovers. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to complete an application should contact the site office at 859-581-2533, ext. 302.
Legal Notice
The Housing Authority of Newport, KY will close the waiting list for its Highland Village development on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
No applications will be accepted after this date and time until further notice.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY SCHOLAR HOUSE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
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Please contact Beth Schweinzger at 859-581-2533 EXT. 207 or bschweinzger@neighborhoodfoundations.com.
PLEASE SEE THE PDF BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
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We are disposing of used refrigerators and stoves as they become available. $50.00 each. Please see the RFPs/Surplus Property page for more details.
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We are hiring.....check out the Careers Page.
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LANDLORD FORMS (Lease Agreement, W-9, Sample HAP Contract, etc.) are now available on the Section 8 Page.