Accommodation for individuals in New Brighton was allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Government initially planned to rehouse only about 1 500 people in the Location even though estimates suggested that about three times that number of Africans resided in Port Elizabeth and slum areas, and that a similar number lived outside the municipal boundaries. Huts were erected in this order: one and two-bedroomed family accommodation for 'ordinary native labourers' and 'civilised natives' also known as Class A and B, and dormitories for 'single men' called Class C. Rents in New Brighton of between 20s.
Residential allocations in New Brighton were based on a first-come, first-served approach. The government initially aimed to house approximately 1,500 individuals, despite estimates indicating that three times that number resided elsewhere. Accommodations included family units and dormitories for various groups of people, with rental prices ranging from 20 shillings.