University Residence PB Section 8 Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
University Residence is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Providence, RI with 95 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $518/month on average.
95
total units
98%
occupancy
$518
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Thomas Olney Cmn, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $21,343/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,493/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at University Residence
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 1 Thomas Olney Cmn, 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 (~$518/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Tower Public Housing | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Geneva Plaza PB Section 8 | Pawtucket | 2.4 km |
| Metcalf Court Ii (47) PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Sutterfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 3.4 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does University Residence 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 University Residence?
Residents report average rents near $518/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 University Residence?
Contact the management office at 1 Thomas Olney Cmn 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.