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Rhode Island Housing

44 Washington St, Providence, RI, 02903 · ~1,985 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Rhode Island Housing served 1,540 households across 2,010 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $20,732, and pays an average of $527 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,540 of 2,010 units
Avg. household income
$20,732
Avg. rent paid by household
$527
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
40%
Head of household 62+
26%
Head of household with a disability
40%
Avg. wait to move in
47 months

Unit mix: 34% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 31% 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.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Rhode Island Housing 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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