Elms LIHTCPB Section 8 West Warwick, RI

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Elms is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in West Warwick, RI with 120 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

120
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address63 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, RI 02893 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units120
Placed in service2002

How to apply at Elms

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 63 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in West Warwick

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Crossroads LIHTCPB Section 8Coventry1.7 km
Foxfire LIHTCPB Section 8West Warwick2.2 km
Wildberry Apartments, Inc. §202 SeniorWest Warwick2.4 km
Brookside Terrace I LIHTCEast Greenwich2.8 km
Golden Ridge §202 SeniorCoventry2.8 km
Brookside Terrace Phase I §811 PRAEast Greenwich2.8 km
Brookside Terrace Phase Ii §811 PRAEast Greenwich2.8 km
Coventry Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8Coventry3.4 km

← All subsidized housing in West Warwick

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Elms have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Elms?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Elms?
Contact the management office at 63 Cowesett Ave in West Warwick. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.