Bristol Housing Authority
1014 Hope St, Bristol, RI, 02809 · ~466 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Bristol Housing Authority served 366 households across 466 units (79% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.4 people, an average annual income of $27,760, and pays an average of $636 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 366 of 466 units
- Avg. household income
- $27,760
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $636
- Avg. household size
- 1.4 people
- Households with children
- 13%
- Head of household 62+
- 71%
- Head of household with a disability
- 29%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 22 months
Unit mix: 71% 1-bedroom, 22% 2-bedroom, 7% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 96 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN CHURCH MANOR | Bristol | 96 High Performer | UPCS | Dec 2017 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Bristol Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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