Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Providence, RI
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Providence with roughly 1,215 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $366 to $633 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in East Providence
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Providence
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 231 | $497 | — |
| City View Manor Public Housing | 150 | $413 | 20 mo |
| Kent Farms Apartment Homes PB Section 8 | 139 | $582 | — |
| Evergreen Drive Apartments (040) PB Section 8 | 104 | $632 | — |
| Parkway Towers PB Section 8 | 103 | $449 | — |
| Parkway Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Taunton Plaza PB Section 8 | 103 | $451 | — |
| Goldsmith Manor Public Housing | 100 | $366 | 23 mo |
| Evergreen Drive Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Wampanoag Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $633 | — |
| Duplexes-scattered Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
| East Bay Realty Corp. Ii §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Hatton Street §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Providence (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 231 | $497 | — |
| Kent Farms Apartment Homes PB Section 8 | 139 | $582 | — |
| Evergreen Drive Apartments (040) PB Section 8 | 104 | $632 | — |
| Parkway Towers PB Section 8 | 103 | $449 | — |
| Parkway Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Taunton Plaza PB Section 8 | 103 | $451 | — |
| Evergreen Drive Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Wampanoag Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $633 | — |
Public housing developments in East Providence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View Manor Public Housing | 150 | $413 | 20 mo |
| Goldsmith Manor Public Housing | 100 | $366 | 23 mo |
| Duplexes-scattered Public Housing | 10 | — | — |
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 East Providence
- 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
- Cumberland, 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.