The Elms PB Section 8 West Warwick, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Elms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in West Warwick, RI with 120 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $527/month on average.
120
total units
91%
occupancy
$527
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $21,962/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,693/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at The Elms
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 59 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick; 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 (~$527/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Warwick
- Westcott Terrace PB Section 8
- W Warwick Manor Public Housing
- Clyde Tower Public Housing
- Elms LIHTCPB Section 8
- Echo Valley Apartments PB Section 8
- Echo Valley Apartments LIHTC
- Deangelis Manor PB Section 8
- Parkview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Deangelis Manor Ii PB Section 8
- Plaza Esperanza, Inc. §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coventry | 1.7 km |
| Foxfire LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Warwick | 2.2 km |
| Wildberry Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | West Warwick | 2.4 km |
| Brookside Terrace I LIHTC | East Greenwich | 2.8 km |
| Golden Ridge §202 Senior | Coventry | 2.8 km |
| Brookside Terrace Phase I §811 PRA | East Greenwich | 2.8 km |
| Brookside Terrace Phase Ii §811 PRA | East Greenwich | 2.8 km |
| Coventry Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coventry | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Warwick
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Elms 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 The Elms?
Residents report average rents near $527/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 The Elms?
Contact the management office at 59 Cowesett Ave in West Warwick. 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.