How many low income apartments are in Central Falls, RI?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Central Falls with approximately 854 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Central Falls?

Tenant-paid rents in Central Falls's assisted buildings typically range from about $219 to $450 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Central Falls?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Central Falls?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Providence County: about $1,402/mo for one-bedroom and $1,729/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Central Falls, RI

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Central Falls with roughly 854 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $219 to $450 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.

assisted properties

854

subsidized units

$335

typical rent

21 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Central Falls

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Central Falls

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Aime J Forand Manor Public Housing	202	$439	19 mo
Blackstone Falls PB Section 8	132	$450	—
Blackstone Falls LIHTCPB Section 8	130	—	—
Wilfrid Manor Public Housing	125	$424	23 mo
Rand Place PB Section 8	117	$413	—
Chateau Anne PB Section 8	39	$356	—
Izannah Walker House LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Restore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Cross Street Apartments PB Section 8	18	$219	—
Centennial Houses LIHTCPB Section 8	17	—	—
Mill River Community Apartments PB Section 8	14	$341	—
Jm Apartments §811	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Central Falls (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Blackstone Falls PB Section 8	132	$450	—
Blackstone Falls LIHTCPB Section 8	130	—	—
Rand Place PB Section 8	117	$413	—
Chateau Anne PB Section 8	39	$356	—
Izannah Walker House LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Restore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Cross Street Apartments PB Section 8	18	$219	—
Centennial Houses LIHTCPB Section 8	17	—	—
Mill River Community Apartments PB Section 8	14	$341	—

Public housing developments in Central Falls

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Aime J Forand Manor Public Housing	202	$439	19 mo
Wilfrid Manor Public Housing	125	$424	23 mo

Voucher rent limits: Providence County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Providence County: studio $1,318, 1-BR $1,402, 2-BR $1,729, 3-BR $2,087, 4-BR $2,480.

Full FMR table for Providence County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Central Falls

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.