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Johnston Housing Authority

8 Forand Cir, Johnston, RI, 02919 · ~359 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Johnston Housing Authority served 320 households across 359 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $21,255, and pays an average of $491 per month toward rent.

Households served
320 of 359 units
Avg. household income
$21,255
Avg. rent paid by household
$491
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
20%
Head of household 62+
55%
Head of household with a disability
52%
Avg. wait to move in
18 months

Unit mix: 54% 1-bedroom, 27% 2-bedroom, 19% 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 68 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
AIME J FORAND HOUSINGJohnston68 StandardUPCSMar 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 Johnston 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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