How many low income apartments are in East Greenwich, RI?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in East Greenwich with approximately 297 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in East Greenwich?

Tenant-paid rents in East Greenwich's assisted buildings typically range from about $452 to $702 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 East Greenwich?

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 East Greenwich?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Kent 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 East Greenwich, RI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Greenwich with roughly 297 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $452 to $702 per month.

assisted properties

297

subsidized units

$577

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in East Greenwich

Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Greenwich

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Shoreside Apartments PB Section 8	106	$452	—
Trafalgar East Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Brookside Terrace I LIHTC	48	—	—
Regal Court LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Marlborough Crossing Public Housing	28	$702	—
Brookside Terrace Phase I §811 PRA	0	—	—
Brookside Terrace Phase Ii §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in East Greenwich (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
Shoreside Apartments PB Section 8	106	$452	—
Trafalgar East Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Regal Court LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—

Public housing developments in East Greenwich

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
Marlborough Crossing Public Housing	28	$702	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Greenwich

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
Brookside Terrace I LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Kent County Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Kent County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in East Greenwich

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.