Bristol Housing Authority (BHA)

1014 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809
(401)253-4464



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About Bristol Housing Authority (BHA)

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) website is designed to help citizens better link to local public housing opportunities provided by the BHA. Maintaining a robust housing authority is vital to the overall health of any community. Providing safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities for all citizens is the mission of the BHA.


Mission Statement

The mission of Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for individuals and families while promoting self sufficiency. We seek to provide housing opportunities, bolster the economy and protect consumers. We are committed to meeting the needs of our citizens and utilizing housing as a platform for improving their quality of life. Our effort shall encourage empowerment, enrich lives and energize the community of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Program Summary for Bristol Housing Authority (BHA)

Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 193 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) administered a total of 251 Section 8 Vouchers. Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) is located at 1014 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809 and serves the city of Bristol. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) at, (401)253-4464 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 251
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 193
Waiting list for the Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Bristol County, RI

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Bristol County, RI:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $30,450
  • $34,800
  • $39,150
  • $43,500
  • $47,000
  • $50,500
  • $53,950
  • $57,450
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $18,300
  • $20,900
  • $23,500
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $48,750
  • $55,700
  • $62,650
  • $69,600
  • $75,200
  • $80,750
  • $86,350
  • $91,900

2017 Fair Market Rents for Bristol County, RI

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Bristol County, RI:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$732 $827 $994 $1244 $1485



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Warren Housing Authority (WHA) Warren Housing Authority (WHA) Warren RI 224 153 Open 2.84 Miles Contact
Warwick Housing Authority Warwick Housing Authority Warwick RI 1,097 N/A Open 5.5 Miles Contact
Swansea Housing Authority Swansea Housing Authority Swansea MA N/A N/A Open 6.16 Miles Contact
Fall River Housing Authority Fall River Housing Authority Fall River MA 2,431 2,039 Open 6.24 Miles Contact
Portsmouth Housing Authority Portsmouth Housing Authority Portsmouth RI 85 40 Open 6.42 Miles Contact
Tiverton Housing Authority Tiverton Housing Authority Tiverton RI 51 45 Open 6.76 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
221
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Bristol County Quick Facts

Population: 49,060
Persons Per Household: 2.42
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 29.3%
Homeownership Rate: 72.4%
Housing Units: 20,752
Yearly Income Per Person: $38,893
Median Household Income: $71,238