Colony House PB Section 8 Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Providence, RI with 101 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $371/month on average.
101
total units
99%
occupancy
$371
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Cadillac Dr, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $15,302/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,218/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Colony House
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 1 Cadillac Dr, 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 (~$371/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Jordan I LIHTC | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Epn LIHTC | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Parkis Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Parkis Place Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Randall Manor Public Housing | Cranston | 2.4 km |
| D'evan Manor PB Section 8 | Cranston | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony House 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 Colony House?
Residents report average rents near $371/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 Colony House?
Contact the management office at 1 Cadillac Dr 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.