Cathedral Square I PB Section 8 Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cathedral Square I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Providence, RI with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Cathedral Sq, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $13,264/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,388/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cathedral Square I
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 5 Cathedral Sq, 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 (~$319/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Tower Public Housing | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Three Sisters Valley Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Charlesgate North Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
| University Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cathedral Square I 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 Cathedral Square I?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 Cathedral Square I?
Contact the management office at 5 Cathedral Sq 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.