How many low income apartments are in Riverside, RI?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Riverside with approximately 602 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Riverside?

Tenant-paid rents in Riverside's assisted buildings typically range from about $452 to $690 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 Riverside?

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 Riverside?

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 Riverside, RI

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Riverside with roughly 602 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $452 to $690 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

602

subsidized units

$571

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Riverside

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Riverside

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Crescent Park PB Section 8	249	$473	—
Warren Ave/harbor View Public Housing	151	$486	27 mo
Bullocks Point Village PB Section 8	75	$690	—
Redfern Grove PB Section 8	72	$526	—
Riverside House PB Section 8	55	$452	—

Section 8 apartments in Riverside (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
Crescent Park PB Section 8	249	$473	—
Bullocks Point Village PB Section 8	75	$690	—
Redfern Grove PB Section 8	72	$526	—
Riverside House PB Section 8	55	$452	—

Public housing developments in Riverside

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
Warren Ave/harbor View Public Housing	151	$486	27 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 Riverside

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.