Bear Hill Village PB Section 8 Cumberland, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bear Hill Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cumberland, RI with 125 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $561/month on average.
125
total units
97%
occupancy
$561
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 Bear Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $24,295/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,729/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Bear Hill Village
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 156 Bear Hill Rd, Cumberland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$561/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cumberland
- Cumberland Manor Public Housing
- Chimney Hill Apartments PB Section 8
- Bear Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chimney Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Riverside Village PB Section 8
- Riverside Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- A & H Housing LIHTC
- Jenkswoods Apartments §202 Senior
- Valley View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior
- Factory Street LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Village a K a Woodward St Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cumberland | 3.4 km |
| Main Street Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cumberland | 4.5 km |
| Lincoln Village LIHTC | Lincoln | 4.5 km |
| Lincoln Lofts LIHTC | Lincoln | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cumberland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bear Hill Village have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bear Hill Village?
Residents report average rents near $561/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bear Hill Village?
Contact the management office at 156 Bear Hill Rd in Cumberland. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.