Woonsocket, RI Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Woonsocket, RI

How do I qualify for low income housing in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket, RI

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket, Rhode Island - Providence County

Studio Apartments $1,289

One Bedroom Apartments $1,398

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,693

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,047

List of Low Income Housing in or near Woonsocket, RI

Glenark Landing Apartments - Affordable Community - Woonsocket

104 Sayles Street
Woonsocket, RI - 02895
(401) 766-2720
New Blog Post 'Median Home Prices on the Rise in Florida this Summer'All 89 apartments are affordable, that is, geared to people earning no more than 60 percent of area median income. There are one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments to accommodate different family sizes; a laundry room; and a Community Room and Kitchen that all residents can enjoy. There is also a playground for the youngsters. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Residents may have a cat for a pet. There is smoking ...see full details
Providence County

Neighborworks Blackstone River Valley - Woonsocket

719 Front Street, Suite 103
Woonsocket, RI - 02895
401-762-0074-208
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Providence County

390 Carrington Avenue - Woonsocket - Woonsocket

390 Carrington Avenue
Woonsocket, RI - 02895
401-742-0180
This a large 3 bedroom, double parlor first floor apartment. It has a washer and dryer in the pantry (NOT COIN-OP) There are two steps to enter your hallway door and then unlock and open your apartment door. Two bedrooms are off the kitchen and one is off the first parlor. There is also a utility closet in the kitchen for brooms etc. Parking is on street overnight in the front and in the winter when there is a parking ban you may park in the rear parking lot to the house. (You may park in th...see full details
Providence County

Waterview Apartments - Woonsocket

300 Privilege St
Woonsocket, RI - 02895
617 742-4500
Waterview Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Waterview Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Providence County