Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.
The PHA offers one Public Housing community with 40 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.
To apply, call the PHA at 401-683-3173.
The PHA does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list: victims of domestic violence, working families, disabled, elderly, veterans and families, or live and/or work in Portsmouth.
More information can be found by visiting the PHA website at https://www.portsmouthri.com/207/Housing-Authority, or by calling 401-683-3173, during normal office hours.
Portsmouth Housing Authority has preferences for: Elderly, Victims of Domestic Violence, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Working/Employed, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Portsmouth Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Portsmouth Housing Authority.
Portsmouth Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 0 low- and moderate-income households through its programs.
This housing agency serves Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Prepare to pay a fee to apply for units that accept Section 8 vouchers.
While there is no charge for Section 8 applications, a private landlord may charge a fee to apply for an available unit.Genora Jackson says:
"Affordable Housing Online is excellent, I’ve already filled out two applications!"