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 accommodations in New Brighton were allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The government initially intended to house approximately 1,500 people in the area, despite estimates suggesting that three times that number of Africans lived in Port Elizabeth and surrounding slums, as well as those living outside municipal boundaries. Accommodations included one- and two-bedroom family units for 'ordinary native laborers' and 'civilized natives,' referred to as Class A and B, and dormitories for single men designated as Class C. Rentals in New Brighton ranged from 20 shillings.