Cara Estate §811 Johnston, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cara Estate is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Johnston, RI with 11 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $506/month on average.
11
total units
91%
occupancy
$506
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1247 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $20,681/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,249/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 73% |
How to apply at Cara Estate
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 1247 Atwood Ave, Johnston; 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 (~$506/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Johnston
- Ledges at Johnston LIHTC
- Simmons Village I PB Section 8
- Cherry Briggs F/k/a Aaron Briggs PB Section 8
- Aime J Forand Housing Public Housing
- Simmons Village Iii PB Section 8
- Simmons Village Ii PB Section 8
- Cedar Spring Terrace §202 Senior
- Park Plaza PB Section 8
- Allegria Court, Inc §202 Senior
- Ljr Corporation §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manton Heights Public Housing | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Riverbend Apartments PB Section 8 | Cranston | 2.8 km |
| River Edge Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Riveredge Village PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Scituate Vista PB Section 8 | Cranston | 3.3 km |
| Hillcrest Village PB Section 8 | Providence | 3.4 km |
| Hillcrest Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 3.4 km |
| Paragon Mill LIHTC | Providence | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cara Estate have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Cara Estate?
Residents report average rents near $506/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 Cara Estate?
Contact the management office at 1247 Atwood Ave in Johnston. 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.