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
68
Cities
Cities in Rhode Island
Providence68 properties · 5,258 unitsProvidence46 properties · 2,855 unitsPawtucket24 properties · 1,718 unitsNewport14 properties · 929 unitsWoonsocket13 properties · 1,241 unitsWarwick13 properties · 1,222 unitsWoonsocket10 properties · 634 unitsCranston10 properties · 952 unitsJohnston10 properties · 769 unitsWest Warwick9 properties · 685 unitsNorth Providence8 properties · 610 unitsEast Providence8 properties · 796 unitsNorth Kingstown8 properties · 689 unitsPawtucket8 properties · 298 unitsNewport7 properties · 554 unitsNorth Kingstown7 properties · 645 unitsPortsmouth6 properties · 144 unitsCentral Falls6 properties · 331 unitsCumberland5 properties · 449 unitsMiddletown5 properties · 431 unitsWesterly5 properties · 295 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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