East Providence Housing Authority

99 Goldsmith Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02914
(401)434-7645



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About East Providence Housing Authority

The East Providence Housing Authority (EPHA) was created in 1961 to address the needs of housing for low income families in the City of East Providence. Since that time we have provided decent, safe, and sanitary housing for eligible low-income families, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. Our funding is received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Currently, our agency owns, manages, and maintains 419 units in the form of 3 high-rise buildings, 3 two-story walk-up buildings, and scattered duplex sites. The rent charged for these units is based on 30% of the household's adjusted monthly income. In addition, the EPHA administers 445 Housing Choice Vouchers that allow families to lease out in the community.


Mission Statement

It is the mission of the East Providence Housing Authority to provide adequate and affordable housing in a suitable living environment free from discrimination, and to promote self- sufficiency in our community.

Program Summary for East Providence Housing Authority

East Providence Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. East Providence Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. East Providence Housing Authority administered a total of 1,526 Section 8 Vouchers. East Providence Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. East Providence Housing Authority is located at 99 Goldsmith Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02914 and serves the city of East Providence. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact East Providence Housing Authority at, (401)434-7645 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of East Providence Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,526
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the East Providence Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Providence 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 Providence County, RI:

Median Income
$0
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 Providence 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 Providence 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
Rhode Island Housing Rhode Island Housing Providence RI 1,835 N/A Open 2.74 Miles Contact
Providence Housing Authority (PHA) Providence Housing Authority (PHA) Providence RI 2,372 2,606 Open 2.96 Miles Contact
Gateway Healthcare, Inc. Gateway Healthcare, Inc. Pawtucket RI 75 N/A Open 4.06 Miles Contact
Pawtucket Housing Authority Pawtucket Housing Authority Pawtucket RI 761 1,085 Open 4.06 Miles Contact
North Providence Housing Authority North Providence Housing Authority North Providence RI 104 56 Open 4.26 Miles Contact
Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) Central Falls RI 125 N/A Open 4.6 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

East Providence Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
419
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Providence County Quick Facts

Population: 631,974
Persons Per Household: 2.52
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 51.7%
Homeownership Rate: 54.3%
Housing Units: 263,127
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,308
Median Household Income: $49,297