Park View Public Housing Westerly, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park View is a Public Housing community in Westerly, RI with 123 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $557/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 50 months.
123
total units
98%
occupancy
$557
avg resident rent
50 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Chestnut St, Westerly, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $25,901/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,894/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Park View
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 5 Chestnut 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 (~$557/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Westerly
- Babcock Village PB Section 8
- Babcock Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Merchants Village PB Section 8
- 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 |
| Saugatucket Springs, Inc. §202 Senior | Hopkinton | 9.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Westerly
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park View 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 Park View?
Residents report average rents near $557/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 Park View?
Contact the management office at 5 Chestnut 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.