Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 248 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 19,542 units spread across the state, with the largest concentrations in Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick. Of the 231 properties with inspection scores on record, 182 rated excellent and only 6 rated fair or poor, reflecting a generally well-maintained stock. Just 2 of the 248 mapped properties carry a high flood risk designation.
373
Properties
26,967
Total units
43
Cities
Cities in Rhode Island
Providence114 properties · 8,113 unitsPawtucket32 properties · 2,016 unitsWoonsocket23 properties · 1,875 unitsNewport21 properties · 1,483 unitsNorth Kingstown15 properties · 1,334 unitsWarwick14 properties · 1,229 unitsJohnston11 properties · 1,069 unitsCranston11 properties · 971 unitsWest Warwick10 properties · 768 unitsCumberland9 properties · 622 unitsCentral Falls9 properties · 398 unitsNorth Providence9 properties · 710 unitsEast Providence8 properties · 796 unitsPortsmouth7 properties · 168 unitsMiddletown6 properties · 481 unitsNorth Smithfield6 properties · 413 unitsLincoln5 properties · 303 unitsEast Greenwich5 properties · 318 unitsWesterly5 properties · 295 unitsNarragansett5 properties · 240 units
Cities with Affordable Housing in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's 248 HUD-assisted properties are spread across the state, with the heaviest concentration in its larger cities.
- Providence - 68 properties
- Pawtucket - 24 properties
- Warwick - 13 properties
- Woonsocket - 13 properties
- Johnston - 10 properties
- Cranston - 10 properties
- West Warwick - 9 properties
- North Providence - 8 properties
- East Providence - 8 properties
- Newport - 7 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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