Housing Authority Providence

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority Providence served 4,886 households across 5,278 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $20,428, and pays an average of $529 per month toward rent.

Households served

4,886 of 5,278 units

Avg. household income

$20,428

Avg. rent paid by household

$529

Avg. household size

2.2 people

Households with children

37%

Head of household 62+

32%

Head of household with a disability

43%

Avg. wait to move in

22 months

Unit mix: 34% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 36% 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 9 developments with an average score of 77 (Standard).

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.