Providence Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Providence, Rhode Island.

Waiting List
Closed: Providence Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Providence Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family, 2-7 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Near-Elderly, Studio Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Providence Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 2, 2020, until October 1, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 $28,700 | 4 $40,950 
  • 2 $32,800 | 5 $44,250
  • 3 $36,900 | 6 $47,550

There were preferences, and they were listed on the application.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA website, as of October 1, 2020.

Closed: Providence Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 2, 2020, until October 1, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete an online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 $28,700 | 4 $40,950 
  • 2 $32,800 | 5 $44,250
  • 3 $36,900 | 6 $47,550

There were preferences, and they were listed on the application.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA website, as of October 1, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Family, 2-7 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Family Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-Bedroom apartments from August 15, 2023 at 12:01 am, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Working families where the head, cohead, or sole member is employed at least 20 hours per week.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA notice on August 3, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Elderly 62+/Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments from August 15, 2023 at 12:01 am, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Families where the head and spouse, or sole member is a person age 62 or older, or is a person with disabilities.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA notice on August 3, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Near-Elderly, Studio Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Near-Elderly (50 and older) Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio apartments from August 15, 2023 at 12:01 am, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Working families where the head, cohead, or sole member is employed at least 20 hours per week.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA notice on August 3, 2023.

About The Agency

Providence Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,130 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

100 Broad Street, Providence, RI

Visit Website(401) 751-6400

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Providence Housing Authority?

Providence Housing Authority serves 4,927 low-income households. The agency manages 2,668 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,526 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Providence Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Providence Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Providence Housing Authority households.

How many Providence Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,527 households and make up 31 percent of households served by Providence Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Providence Housing Authority?

There are 3793 female-headed renter households living in Providence Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Providence Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Providence Housing Authority renters?

Black 1,035
Native American 49
Asian-Pacific Islander 49
White 739
Hispanic 3,055

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Providence Housing Authority?

There are 1478 households headed by seniors served by the Providence Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Providence Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Providence Housing Authority housing?

There are 1133 persons with disabilities living in Providence Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Providence Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Providence Housing Authority?

The Providence Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Providence Housing Authority

Chad Brown & Admiral Terrace

263 Chad Brown St, Providence, Rhode Island 02908

Codding Court

144 Dodge St, Providence, Rhode Island 02907

Manton Heights

31 Salmon St, Providence, Rhode Island 02909

Dexter Manor

100 Broad St, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Dominica Manor

100 Atwells Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Carroll Towers

243 Smith St, Providence, Rhode Island 02908

Kilmartin Plaza

160 Benedict St, Providence, Rhode Island 02909

Parenti Villa

25 Tobey St, Providence, Rhode Island 02909

Hartford Park

300 Hartford Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02909