Carroll Tower Public Housing Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carroll Tower is a Public Housing community in Providence, RI with 194 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $329/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
194
total units
96%
occupancy
$329
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 Smith St, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $14,057/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,341/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Carroll Tower
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 243 Smith 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 (~$329/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Copley Chambers Ii & Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Charlesgate North Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
| University Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Charlesgate North PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 2 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carroll Tower have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Carroll Tower?
Residents report average rents near $329/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 Carroll Tower?
Contact the management office at 243 Smith 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.