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
Address25 Tobey St, Providence, RI Map →
Average household income$12,880/yr
Average personal income$11,983/yr
People per unit1.1
Moved in within last year10%
Households below 30% AMI93%
Households below 50% AMI97%
One-bedroom share99%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 25 Tobey St, Providence; 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 (~$311/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Providence

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8Providence1.4 km
Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Providence1.7 km
Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8Providence1.7 km
Carroll Tower Public HousingProvidence2 km
Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8Providence2 km
Hillcrest Village PB Section 8Providence2 km
Hillcrest Village LIHTCPB Section 8Providence2 km
Arlington Manor Public HousingCranston2.4 km

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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.

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.