Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA)

10 Franklin Street, Lincoln, RI, 02865
(401)724-8910



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About Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA)

The Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) was incorporated in 1963 for the purpose of providing affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing to individuals and families with low-incomes in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Since its inception, LHA has serviced over 3,000 needy families, most of which are elderly. LHA prides itself on its reputation as being a provider of beautiful, safe, secure affordable housing. The Authority has a total of 246 units for elderly or persons with disabilities at two sites, Lincoln Manor and Manville Manor. LHA also provides six units of family housing at Woodland Terrace. LHA administers 124 Housing Choice Vouchers.

The management of the LHA's properties have been consistently rated “High Performing” by The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) shall be to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

To ensure the quality of air and the safety of residents at all LHA properties, the LHA has declared that all properties are smoke free buildings. Smoking is only permitted 50 feet from an entrance of any building.

Program Summary for Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA)

Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 30 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) administered a total of 1,926 Section 8 Vouchers. Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) is located at 10 Franklin Street, Lincoln, RI, 02865 and serves the city of Lincoln. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) at, (401)724-8910 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,926
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 30
Waiting list for the Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) 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
Cumberland Housing Authority (CHA) Cumberland Housing Authority (CHA) Cumberland RI 453 25 Open 1.33 Miles Contact
Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) Central Falls RI 125 N/A Open 1.55 Miles Contact
Pawtucket Housing Authority Pawtucket Housing Authority Pawtucket RI 761 1,085 Open 2.14 Miles Contact
Gateway Healthcare, Inc. Gateway Healthcare, Inc. Pawtucket RI 75 N/A Open 2.14 Miles Contact
North Providence Housing Authority North Providence Housing Authority North Providence RI 104 56 Open 2.83 Miles Contact
Rhode Island Housing Rhode Island Housing Providence RI 1,835 N/A Open 5.49 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
252
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