Kilmartin Plaza Public Housing Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kilmartin Plaza is a Public Housing community in Providence, RI with 106 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
106
total units
100%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 Benedict St, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $15,452/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,881/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Kilmartin Plaza
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 160 Benedict 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 (~$370/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 0.8 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Three Sisters Valley Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.1 km |
| Arlington Manor Public Housing | Cranston | 1.4 km |
| Harris House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cranston | 1.4 km |
| Harris House PB Section 8 | Cranston | 1.4 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kilmartin Plaza 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 Kilmartin Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Kilmartin Plaza?
Contact the management office at 160 Benedict 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.