Low Income or Subsidized Housing Resources
44 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tenants in Section 8 apartments pay 30 percent of their income for rent. Generally, residents of Section 8 apartments must earn no more than 50 percent of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) median family income for their community and household size. Applicants can apply for housing in any community in which they would like to live. Most communities have a waiting list.
401-457-1234 / 1-800-427-5560
Rhode Island Rental Resource Guide-English
Guía de recursos de alquiler en Rhode Island-Spanish
Housing Network of Rhode Island
1070 Main St 3rd Floor
Pawtucket, RI 02860
This is a state association of non-profit community development corporations.
401-721-5680
Housing Search RI
This free website lists homes for rent or sale, apartments and resources for Rhode Islanders.
1-877-428-8844
Their mission is to promote equity, public health and community safety in Providence neighborhoods.
(401) 351-8719
HEAP- Heating Assistance Program can provide heating assistance, help for heating system failures and home weatherization to eligible Rhode Islanders. Help is available to both homeowners and renters.
If you would like to apply for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, contact the housing agency in the city or town where you live, or would like to live.