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Woonsocket Housing Authority

Name: Woonsocket Housing Authority
Address: 679 Social St, Woonsocket, RI, 02895, US
Telephone: 4017678000

679 Social St, Woonsocket, RI, 02895

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Woonsocket Housing Authority operates 1,940 units of public housing in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serving the Providence County area. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened November 17, 2025

Apply: Online

Preferences include Woonsocket residency, military service, disabled veterans, displacement, paying over 50% of income for rent, self-sufficiency, and age/disability for high-rise buildings.

Last verified April 21, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Woonsocket Housing Authority participates in the Housing Choice Voucher Program Centralized Wait List Portal for Rhode Island. Preferences include self-sufficiency, military service, displacement, Woonsocket residency, paying over 50% of income for rent, and disabled veterans.

Last verified February 7, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1940

Fair Market Rent - Providence County, RI

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,289
1 Bedroom	$1,398
2 Bedroom	$1,693
3 Bedroom	$2,047
4 Bedroom	$2,536

Income Limits - Providence County, RI

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $18,200
Very Low (50%): $30,300
Low (80%): $48,450

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,800
Very Low (50%): $34,600
Low (80%): $55,400

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $23,400
Very Low (50%): $38,950
Low (80%): $62,300

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $43,250
Low (80%): $69,200

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $46,750
Low (80%): $74,750

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $50,200
Low (80%): $80,300

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $53,650
Low (80%): $85,850

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $57,100
Low (80%): $91,350

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$18,200	$30,300	$48,450
2 Persons	$20,800	$34,600	$55,400
3 Persons	$23,400	$38,950	$62,300
4 Persons	$26,500	$43,250	$69,200
5 Persons	$31,040	$46,750	$74,750
6 Persons	$35,580	$50,200	$80,300
7 Persons	$40,120	$53,650	$85,850
8 Persons	$44,660	$57,100	$91,350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Woonsocket, RI?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Providence County, RI is: $1289 (Studio), $1398 (1BR), $1693 (2BR), $2047 (3BR), $2536 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Woonsocket Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Woonsocket Housing Authority have?+

Woonsocket Housing Authority has a total of 1940 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Woonsocket Housing Authority?+

Woonsocket Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 4017678000, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Providence County, RI?+

For a 4-person household in Providence County, RI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $43,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $69,200. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Woonsocket Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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