The Governor §202 Senior Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Governor is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Providence, RI with 56 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $443/month on average.
56
total units
98%
occupancy
$443
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 Governor St, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $18,778/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,778/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Governor
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 125 Governor 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 (~$443/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Farms Apartment Homes PB Section 8 | East Providence | 2 km |
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.5 km |
| City View Manor Public Housing | East Providence | 2.5 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.5 km |
| Copley Chambers Ii & Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.5 km |
| Carroll Tower Public Housing | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Charlesgate North Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Governor have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at The Governor?
Residents report average rents near $443/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 Governor?
Contact the management office at 125 Governor 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.