Merchants Village PB Section 8 Westerly, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Merchants Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Westerly, RI with 115 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $514/month on average.
115
total units
97%
occupancy
$514
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 Clark St, Westerly, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $23,048/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,436/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 82% |
How to apply at Merchants Village
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 25 Clark St, Westerly; 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 (~$514/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Westerly
- Babcock Village PB Section 8
- Babcock Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park View Public Housing
- Stand Down Westerley Housing §811
- Westerly Courts §811
- Warm Supportive Homes §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Meadows Llc Phase I LIHTC | Pawcatuck | 2 km |
| Spruce Meadows Llc Phase I LIHTC | Pawcatuck | 2 km |
| Brookside Village PB Section 8 | Pawcatuck | 2.8 km |
| Stonington Arms §202 Senior | Pawcatuck | 2.8 km |
| Brookside Village PB Section 8 | Pawcatuck | 2.8 km |
| Stonington Arms §202 Senior | Pawcatuck | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Westerly
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merchants Village 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 Merchants Village?
Residents report average rents near $514/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 Merchants Village?
Contact the management office at 25 Clark St in Westerly. 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.