Chad Brown Public Housing Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chad Brown is a Public Housing community in Providence, RI with 374 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $473/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
374
total units
96%
occupancy
$473
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $19,499/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,279/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Chad Brown
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; 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 (~$473/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Providence
- Hartford Park Public Housing
- Codding Court 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
- Carroll Tower Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesgate North Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| University Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Charlesgate North PB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Sutterfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Metcalf Court Ii (47) PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chad Brown 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 Chad Brown?
Residents report average rents near $473/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 Chad Brown?
Contact the management office 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.