West Warwick Housing Authority

62 Roberts Street, West Warwick, RI, 02893
(401)822-9430



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About West Warwick Housing Authority

The West Warwick Housing Authority is a public nonprofit agency created under Rhode Island Law that provides the largest stock of low-income housing in the Town of West Warwick through its federally funded housing programs. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is the primary funding agency for the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority works in partnership with state and local agencies, private nonprofit agencies, and community based organizations to maximize housing opportunities for all eligible participants in a nondiscriminatory manner.

The Housing Authority is dedicated to excellence in providing quality, affordable and safe housing to eligible persons consistent with the State CHAS, local goals and concerns and the policies and practices of the Housing Authority developed in compliance with HUD rules and regulations. We endeavor to create effective partnerships to maximize opportunities that improve the economic and personal well being of the persons we serve. Our agency conducts its business in an efficient, professional, ethical and nondiscriminatory manner with equal opportunity for all.


Program Summary for West Warwick Housing Authority

West Warwick 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. West Warwick Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. West Warwick Housing Authority administered a total of 151 Section 8 Vouchers. West Warwick Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. West Warwick Housing Authority is located at 62 Roberts Street, West Warwick, RI, 02893 and serves the city of West Warwick. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact West Warwick Housing Authority at, (401)822-9430 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of West Warwick Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 151
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the West Warwick Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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
Coventry Housing Authority Coventry Housing Authority Coventry RI 128 50 Open 1.49 Miles Contact
The Kent Center The Kent Center Warwick RI 75 N/A Open 3.94 Miles Contact
East Greenwich Housing Authority East Greenwich Housing Authority East Greenwich RI 292 28 Open 4.63 Miles Contact
Warwick Housing Authority Warwick Housing Authority Warwick RI 1,097 N/A Open 7.81 Miles Contact
Cranston Housing Authority Cranston Housing Authority Cranston RI 2,701 N/A Open 7.94 Miles Contact
Johnston Housing Authority (JHA) Johnston Housing Authority (JHA) Johnston RI N/A N/A Open 9.53 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

West Warwick Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
250
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Kent County Quick Facts

Population: 165,128
Persons Per Household: 2.38
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 27.1%
Homeownership Rate: 71.4%
Housing Units: 73,459
Yearly Income Per Person: $33,814
Median Household Income: $62,279