Bristol Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Bristol, Rhode Island.

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Open Until Further Notice: Bristol Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled individuals.Please note: The BHA does not offer a Public Housing program for families.The BHA offers one Public Housing community with 192 units that are dedicated to senior/disabled individuals.To apply, download an application here, then print and complete.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to 1014 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809.The BHA does have a preference for veterans.More information can be found by visiting the BHA website at http://bristolhousingri.org, or by calling 401-253-4464 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Bristol Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 449 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

1014 Hope Street, Bristol, RI

Visit Website — (401) 253-4464

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Bristol Housing Authority?

Bristol Housing Authority serves 356 low-income households. The agency manages 273 Housing Choice Vouchers and 193 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 50 percent of households served by Bristol Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 85 percent of Bristol Housing Authority households.

How many Bristol Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 56 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Bristol Housing Authority.

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

There are 242 female-headed renter households living in Bristol Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 68% of those served by the Bristol Housing Authority.

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

Black	4
Asian-Pacific Islander	4
White	335
Hispanic	14

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

There are 249 households headed by seniors served by the Bristol Housing Authority. Senior households are 70% of households in Bristol Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 71 persons with disabilities living in Bristol Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Bristol Housing Authority.

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

The Bristol 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.