Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Rhode Island
443 affordable buildingsin 44 cities and towns
Rhode Island has 443 income-restricted buildings in 44 cities and towns — Providence has the most on this list (146). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Providence (146)
- Pawtucket (36)
- Woonsocket (30)
- Newport (28)
- Warwick (19)
- North Kingstown (14)
- Cranston (12)
- Johnston (12)
- West Warwick (12)
- Central Falls (11)
- East Providence (11)
- Cumberland (10)
- Wakefield (8)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Portsmouth (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Coventry (5)
- Lincoln (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Narragansett (5)
- Riverside (5)
- Tiverton (5)
- Bristol (4)
- Harrisville (4)
- Manville (4)
- North Providence (4)
- North Smithfield (4)
- Barrington (3)
- Jamestown (3)
- Smithfield (3)
- Hope Valley (2)
- Pascoag (2)
- Warren (2)
- Block Island (1)
- Charlestown (1)
- Chepachet (1)
- Exeter (1)
- Foster (1)
- Greenville (1)
- Hopkinton (1)
- North Scituate (1)
- Rumford (1)
- Slatersville (1)
- West Kingston (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in Rhode Island?
Yes — this directory lists 443 income-restricted buildings across 44 Rhode Island cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in Rhode Island have affordable housing?
Every Rhode Island city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Newport, Warwick. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Rhode Island?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do Rhode Island affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. RI building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in Rhode Island?
Search a Rhode Island ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in Rhode Island?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Rhode Island. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any RI city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.