Broadway Plaza PB Section 8 Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Broadway Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Providence, RI with 77 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $479/month on average.
77
total units
99%
occupancy
$479
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Ridge St, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $19,946/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,317/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Broadway Plaza
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 70 Ridge St, Providence; 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 (~$479/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Providence
- Hartford Park Public Housing
- Codding Court Public Housing
- Chad Brown Public Housing
- Manton Heights Public Housing
- Dexter Manor Public Housing
- Wiggin Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Lockwood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dominica Manor Public Housing
- Charles Place PB Section 8
- Charles Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Three Sisters Valley Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Carroll Tower Public Housing | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Broadway Plaza 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 Broadway Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $479/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 Broadway Plaza?
Contact the management office at 70 Ridge St in Providence. 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.