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Woonsocket Housing Authority

679 Social St, Woonsocket, RI, 02895 · ~1,950 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Woonsocket Housing Authority served 1,723 households across 1,946 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $24,158, and pays an average of $559 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,723 of 1,946 units
Avg. household income
$24,158
Avg. rent paid by household
$559
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
32%
Head of household 62+
42%
Head of household with a disability
50%
Avg. wait to move in
15 months

Unit mix: 45% 1-bedroom, 27% 2-bedroom, 28% 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 6 developments with an average score of 94 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
VETERANS MEMORIALWoonsocket98 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
JOHN F KENNEDY MANORWoonsocket97 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2024
CREPEAU CT & ST GERMAIN MANORWoonsocket96 High PerformerUPCSNov 2022
PARKVIEW MANORWoonsocket95 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
CREPEAU CT & ST GERMAIN MANORWoonsocket90 High PerformerUPCSNov 2022
MORIN HEIGHTSWoonsocket89 StandardNSPIRESep 2024

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 Woonsocket 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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