Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cumberland, RI
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cumberland with roughly 1,131 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $478 to $615 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cumberland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cumberland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Manor Public Housing | 176 | $488 | 10 mo |
| Chimney Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 130 | $558 | — |
| Bear Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Bear Hill Village PB Section 8 | 125 | $561 | — |
| Chimney Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Riverside Village PB Section 8 | 88 | $478 | — |
| Riverside Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| A & H Housing LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Jenkswoods Apartments §202 Senior | 61 | $538 | — |
| Valley View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 41 | $615 | — |
| Factory Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Main Street Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Berkeley Village a K a Woodward St Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cumberland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 130 | $558 | — |
| Bear Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Bear Hill Village PB Section 8 | 125 | $561 | — |
| Chimney Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | — | — |
| Riverside Village PB Section 8 | 88 | $478 | — |
| Riverside Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Valley View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 41 | $615 | — |
| Factory Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Main Street Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Berkeley Village a K a Woodward St Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Cumberland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Manor Public Housing | 176 | $488 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cumberland
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & H Housing LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
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 Cumberland
- 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
- Central Falls, RI
- Cranston, RI
- East Providence, RI
- Harrisville, RI
- Johnston, RI
- Lincoln, RI
- North Providence, RI
- North Smithfield, RI
- Pascoag, RI
- Pawtucket, RI
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, RI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.