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Section 8 and public housing · Rhode Island

Housing Authorities in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 28 public housing agencies. 26 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (11,616 in total) and 24 manage public housing (9,332 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Rhode Island

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Housing Authority ProvidenceProvidence2,6752,606
Rhode Island HousingProvidence2,0250
Woonsocket Housing AuthorityWoonsocket7401,246
Housing Authority of the City of PawtucketPawtucket800819
The Housing Authority of the City of NewportNewport617805
Central Falls Housing AuthorityCentral Falls598329
East Providence Housing AuthorityEast Providence470409
Cranston Housing AuthorityCranston262614
Warwick Housing AuthorityWarwick349519
Cumberland Housing AuthorityCumberland384176

All housing authorities in Rhode Island by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

B

Bristol Housing Authority

Bristol, Bristol County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 253-4464
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1014 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809 · Directions
  • Vouchers273 Section 8 vouchers, 147 in use
  • Public housing221 units, 189 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 253-4464 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI019.

C

Central Falls Housing Authority

Central Falls, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 648-8298
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address30 Washington St, Central Falls, RI 02863 · Directions
  • Vouchers598 Section 8 vouchers, 516 in use
  • Public housing329 units, 327 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 648-8298 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI004.

Coventry Housing Authority

Coventry, Kent County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 828-4367
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address14 Manchester Cir, Coventry, RI 02816 · Directions
  • Vouchers282 Section 8 vouchers, 262 in use
  • Public housing195 units, 191 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 828-4367 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI016.

Cranston Housing Authority

Cranston, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 944-7210
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address50 Birch St, Cranston, RI 02920 · Directions
  • Vouchers262 Section 8 vouchers, 240 in use
  • Public housing614 units, 590 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 944-7210 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI006.

Cumberland Housing Authority

Cumberland, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 334-2678
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address573 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864 · Directions
  • Vouchers384 Section 8 vouchers, 254 in use
  • Public housing176 units, 171 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 334-2678 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI010.

E

East Greenwich Housing Authority

East Greenwich, Kent County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 885-2610
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address146 1st Ave, East Greenwich, RI 02818 · Directions
  • Vouchers292 Section 8 vouchers, 110 in use
  • Public housing28 units, 27 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 885-2610 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI024.

East Providence Housing Authority

East Providence, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 865-6420
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address99 Goldsmith Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 · Directions
  • Vouchers470 Section 8 vouchers, 295 in use
  • Public housing409 units, 392 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 865-6420 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI007.

H

Burrillville Housing Authority

Harrisville, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 568-6200
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address77 Ashton Ct, Harrisville, RI 02830 · Directions
  • Vouchers88 Section 8 vouchers, 67 in use
  • Public housing76 units, 76 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 568-6200 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI014.

J

Jamestown Housing Authority

Jamestown, Newport County · Public housing only

  • Phone(401) 423-1561
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address45 Pemberton Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835 · Directions
  • Public housing35 units, 30 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 423-1561 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI021.

Johnston Housing Authority

Johnston, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 231-2007
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address8 Forand Cir, Johnston, RI 02919 · Directions
  • Vouchers209 Section 8 vouchers, 161 in use
  • Public housing150 units, 146 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 231-2007 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI009.

L

Lincoln Housing Authority

Lincoln, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 724-8910
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address10 Franklin St, Lincoln, RI 02865 · Directions
  • Vouchers133 Section 8 vouchers, 124 in use
  • Public housing252 units, 243 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 724-8910 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI018.

N

Narragansett Housing Authority

Narragansett, Washington County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 789-9489
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address25 5th Ave, Narragansett, RI 02882 · Directions
  • Vouchers186 Section 8 vouchers, 172 in use
  • Public housing9 units, 9 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates it Substandard Financial under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS): the overall score passed, but the financial indicator fell short. To apply, call (401) 789-9489 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI026.

The Housing Authority of the City of Newport

Newport, Newport County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 847-0185
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address120B Hillside Ave, Newport, RI 02840 · Directions
  • Vouchers617 Section 8 vouchers, 520 in use
  • Public housing805 units, 527 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,200 for 1 person, $68,850 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $107,900 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,916 for 1 bedroom, $2,507 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 847-0185 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI005.

North Providence Housing Authority

North Providence, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 728-0930
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address945 Charles St, North Providence, RI 02904 · Directions
  • Vouchers277 Section 8 vouchers, 218 in use
  • Public housing152 units, 142 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 728-0930 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI017.

P

Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket

Pawtucket, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 721-6000
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address214 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · Directions
  • Vouchers800 Section 8 vouchers, 602 in use
  • Public housing819 units, 760 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 721-6000 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI002.

South Kingstown Housing Authority

Peace Dale, Washington County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 783-0126
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address364 Curtis Corner Rd, Peace Dale, RI 02879 · Directions
  • Vouchers142 Section 8 vouchers, 93 in use
  • Public housing70 units, 66 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 783-0126 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI012.

Portsmouth Housing Authority

Portsmouth, Newport County · Public housing only

  • Phone(401) 683-3173
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2368 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · Directions
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,200 for 1 person, $68,850 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,916 for 1 bedroom, $2,507 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (401) 683-3173 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI013.

Gateway Healthcare, Inc.

Providence, Providence County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(401) 606-6733
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address765 Allens Ave Ste 100, Providence, RI 02905 · Directions
  • Vouchers75 Section 8 vouchers, 1 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (401) 606-6733 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI029.

Housing Authority Providence

Providence, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 751-6400
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address100 Broad St, Providence, RI 02903 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,675 Section 8 vouchers, 2,328 in use
  • Public housing2,606 units, 2,503 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 751-6400 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI001.

Rhode Island Housing

Providence, Providence County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(401) 443-1614
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address44 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,025 Section 8 vouchers, 1,441 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (401) 443-1614 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI901.

S

Smithfield Housing Authority

Smithfield, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 949-0270
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address7 Church St, Smithfield, RI 02828 · Directions
  • Vouchers56 Section 8 vouchers, 30 in use
  • Public housing50 units, 50 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 949-0270 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI020.

T

Tiverton Housing Authority

Tiverton, Newport County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 624-4748
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address99 Hancock St, Tiverton, RI 02878 · Directions
  • Vouchers59 Section 8 vouchers, 49 in use
  • Public housing45 units, 45 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 624-4748 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI027.

W

Warren Housing Authority

Warren, Bristol County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 245-7019
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address20 Libby Ln, Warren, RI 02885 · Directions
  • Vouchers224 Section 8 vouchers, 156 in use
  • Public housing153 units, 150 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 245-7019 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI022.

Kent County Mental Health Center

Warwick, Kent County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(401) 738-1338
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2756 Post Rd Ste 104, Warwick, RI 02886 · Directions
  • Vouchers75 Section 8 vouchers, 62 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (401) 738-1338 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI028.

Warwick Housing Authority

Warwick, Kent County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 732-8500
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1035 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889 · Directions
  • Vouchers349 Section 8 vouchers, 199 in use
  • Public housing519 units, 501 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 732-8500 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI011.

West Warwick Housing Authority

West Warwick, Kent County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 822-9430
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address62 Roberts St, West Warwick, RI 02893 · Directions
  • Vouchers127 Section 8 vouchers, 114 in use
  • Public housing250 units, 244 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 822-9430 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI015.

Town of Westerly Housing Authority

Westerly, Washington County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 596-4918
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address5 Chestnut St, Westerly, RI 02891 · Directions
  • Vouchers198 Section 8 vouchers, 124 in use
  • Public housing123 units, 123 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $45,150 for 1 person, $64,500 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $103,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,400 for 1 bedroom, $1,832 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 596-4918 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI008.

Woonsocket Housing Authority

Woonsocket, Providence County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(401) 767-8000
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address679 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895 · Directions
  • Vouchers740 Section 8 vouchers, 468 in use
  • Public housing1,246 units, 1,170 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,250 for 1 person, $56,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $89,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,509 for 1 bedroom, $1,879 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (401) 767-8000 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code RI003.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Rhode Island?

HUD lists 28 public housing agencies in Rhode Island: 26 administer Section 8 vouchers and 24 manage public housing. Together they have 9,332 public housing units and 11,616 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Rhode Island?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Rhode Island?

Housing Authority Providence, with 2,606 public housing units and 2,675 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Rhode Island?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

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Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.