North Kingstown, RI Low Income Housing

North Kingstown, RI Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in North Kingstown, RI

How do I qualify for low income housing in North Kingstown, RI?
To qualify for low income housing in Rhode Island, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in North Kingstown, RI

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in North Kingstown, RI, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in North Kingstown, RI. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For North Kingstown, Rhode Island - Washington County

Studio Apartments $1,186
One Bedroom Apartments $1,416
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,855
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,412

List of Low Income Housing in or near North Kingstown, RI

Kings Grant

Kings Grant - North Kingstown

12 Fischer Dr
North Kingstown, RI - 02852
(401) 884-1801
King's Grant is an affordable/subsidized housing community for families.  The term subsidized housing means that the rent is based on income.  A resident of the community pays approximately 30% of their income as rent. The remainder of the rent is paid in the form of a subsidy.  If a resident qualifies for a subsidy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a U.S. government agency, will pay the remainder of the rent. There are 61 one-bedroom and 95 two-bedroom...see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Shore Courts Apartments

Shore Courts Apartments - North Kingstown

7211 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI - 2852
401-284-4501
Shore Courts is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Shore Courts for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Heritage Village Apartments - Affordable Housing

Heritage Village Apartments - Affordable Housing - North Kingstown

24 Union Drive
North Kingstown, RI - 02852
(401) 884-9368
Heritage Village Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Community Amenities: 24 hour emergency maintenance Close to schools and public trasnportation Laundry Facilities On-site parking Resident Social Coordinator on-site Senior Bldgs - Elevator Shopping within walking di...see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Essex Village - North Kingstown

12-2 Fischer Dr
North Kingstown, RI - 02852
(617) 262-9800
Essex Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Essex Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wickford Village - North Kingstown

58 Intrepid Rd
North Kingstown, RI - 02852
(508) 996-0449
Wickford Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Wickford Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in North Kingstown, RI

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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