Parenti Villa Public Housing Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Parenti Villa is a Public Housing community in Providence, RI with 194 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $311/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
194
total units
96%
occupancy
$311
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 Tobey St, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $12,880/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,983/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Parenti Villa
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 25 Tobey 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 (~$311/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 | 1.4 km |
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Carroll Tower Public Housing | Providence | 2 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Hillcrest Village PB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Hillcrest Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Arlington Manor Public Housing | Cranston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Parenti Villa 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 Parenti Villa?
Residents report average rents near $311/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 Parenti Villa?
Contact the management office at 25 Tobey 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.