How many low income apartments are in Johnston, RI?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Johnston with approximately 1,218 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Johnston?

Tenant-paid rents in Johnston's assisted buildings typically range from about $343 to $622 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 Johnston?

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 Johnston?

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 Johnston, RI

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Johnston with roughly 1,218 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $343 to $622 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.

assisted properties

1,218

subsidized units

$483

typical rent

18 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Johnston

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Johnston

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ledges at Johnston LIHTC	300	—	—
Simmons Village I PB Section 8	172	$622	—
Cherry Briggs F/k/a Aaron Briggs PB Section 8	160	$382	—
Aime J Forand Housing Public Housing	150	$458	18 mo
Simmons Village Iii PB Section 8	128	$429	—
Simmons Village Ii PB Section 8	102	$459	—
Cedar Spring Terrace §202 Senior	62	$517	—
Park Plaza PB Section 8	62	$343	—
Allegria Court, Inc §202 Senior	51	$453	—
Cara Estate §811	11	$506	—
Ljr Corporation §811	10	—	—
Tlr Realty §811	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Johnston (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
Simmons Village I PB Section 8	172	$622	—
Cherry Briggs F/k/a Aaron Briggs PB Section 8	160	$382	—
Simmons Village Iii PB Section 8	128	$429	—
Simmons Village Ii PB Section 8	102	$459	—
Park Plaza PB Section 8	62	$343	—

Public housing developments in Johnston

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 Housing Public Housing	150	$458	18 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Johnston

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
Ledges at Johnston LIHTC	300	—	—

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 Johnston

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.