The Newton Housing Authority was created to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for seniors and disabled individuals who are at least 55 years of age and older. Currently serving approximately 90 residents, the Newton Housing Authority is the only senior public housing authority in Sussex County.

Description:
The Newton Housing Authority is located at Liberty Towers, 32 Liberty Street, Newton. Just blocks away from downtown Newton, the building is situated between Route 206(Main Street)and Route 94 (High Street).

Liberty Towers relies on funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), donations, and fundraising activities that take place throughout the year.

Liberty Towers offers a variety of services and amenities to its residents. It is host to the Sussex County Nutrition Program, offering meals on Mondays through Fridays for a small donation. There is also a hair salon, laundry facility, grills, picnic tables, sunroom, and more on premises.
Liberty Towers has a garden, gazebo, grills, and a community room that holds meetings, special events, private parties, movie nights, games and more.

History:
The Newton Housing Authority was established by municipal ordinance on April 14, 1969. Its work placed immediate emphasis on the growing need for affordable senior housing in the Town of Newton and greater Sussex County community.

To address this need, the Housing Authority designated a parcel of land on Liberty Street as the proposed site for what would become known as Liberty Towers. Situated in the heart of the Town of Newton’s Historic District, it became the second high-rise building in the County. On September 11, 1974, the Housing Authority received a Certificate of Occupancy from the Town of Newton. Liberty Towers became the first public housing authority in Sussex County and to date, remains the only public housing authority in Sussex County.

Since its construction, the role of Liberty Towers’ in our community has continued to evolve. Partnerships with many nonprofit, government, and corporate organizations have assisted the Newton Housing Authority in identifying new ways to enhance the quality of life for its residents. With the support of its residents, staff, and volunteers, Liberty Towers has become one of the most desirable places to live in its community; boasting of 2 ½ acres of beautiful lawns and garden areas, decorated and carpeted corridors, patio areas and much more.

Liberty Towers presently offers 80 rental units to seniors or those who are at least age 55 and disabled or at least 62 years of age and whose income meets standards set by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The building has 48 studios and 32 one-bedroom apartments.

Contact person: Kimberly Woodhull, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: 973.383.1181

Address:

32 Liberty St Newton, NJ 07860 (See a map)