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East Providence Housing Authority

99 Goldsmith Ave, East Providence, RI, 02914 · ~856 units under management

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Who this agency serves

East Providence Housing Authority served 708 households across 881 units (80% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.5 people, an average annual income of $22,639, and pays an average of $526 per month toward rent.

Households served
708 of 881 units
Avg. household income
$22,639
Avg. rent paid by household
$526
Avg. household size
1.5 people
Households with children
17%
Head of household 62+
54%
Head of household with a disability
50%
Avg. wait to move in
30 months

Unit mix: 69% 1-bedroom, 19% 2-bedroom, 11% 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 4 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
WARREN AVE/HARBOR VIEWRiverside91 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2024
CITY VIEW MANOREast Providence90 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
GOLDSMITH MANOREast Providence90 High PerformerUPCSJul 2022
DUPLEXES-SCATTEREDEast Providence85 StandardUPCSFeb 2023

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 East Providence Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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