Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Warwick, RI
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Warwick with roughly 1,893 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $439 to $786 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Warwick
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Warwick
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Village PB Section 8 | 200 | $460 | — |
| Meadowbrook Terrace Public Housing | 180 | $439 | 15 mo |
| Sparrows Point Iii PB Section 8 | 175 | $488 | — |
| Warwick Terrace Public Housing | 151 | $439 | 18 mo |
| Sparrows Point I PB Section 8 | 150 | $603 | — |
| Sparrows Point Ii PB Section 8 | 150 | $574 | — |
| West Shore Terrace Public Housing | 124 | $442 | 10 mo |
| Hardig Brook Village PB Section 8 | 100 | $498 | — |
| Hardig Brook Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Shalom Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $612 | — |
| Cranberry Pond PB Section 8 | 97 | $521 | — |
| Matthew Xxv PB Section 8 | 94 | $528 | — |
| Greenwood Terrace PB Section 8 | 53 | $499 | — |
| Greenwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Shalom Ii Apartments §202 Senior | 53 | $476 | — |
| Warwick Ha Public Housing | 36 | $786 | — |
| Saint Elizabeth Terrace §202 Senior | 34 | $599 | — |
| Shawomet Terrace Public Housing | 26 | $564 | — |
| School House Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| George Galen Wheeler House §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Thomas Wilbur Homestead, Inc. §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Warwick (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Village PB Section 8 | 200 | $460 | — |
| Sparrows Point Iii PB Section 8 | 175 | $488 | — |
| Sparrows Point I PB Section 8 | 150 | $603 | — |
| Sparrows Point Ii PB Section 8 | 150 | $574 | — |
| Hardig Brook Village PB Section 8 | 100 | $498 | — |
| Hardig Brook Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Shalom Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $612 | — |
| Cranberry Pond PB Section 8 | 97 | $521 | — |
| Matthew Xxv PB Section 8 | 94 | $528 | — |
| Greenwood Terrace PB Section 8 | 53 | $499 | — |
| Greenwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| School House Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Warwick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Terrace Public Housing | 180 | $439 | 15 mo |
| Warwick Terrace Public Housing | 151 | $439 | 18 mo |
| West Shore Terrace Public Housing | 124 | $442 | 10 mo |
| Warwick Ha Public Housing | 36 | $786 | — |
| Shawomet Terrace Public Housing | 26 | $564 | — |
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 Warwick
- 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
- Coventry, RI
- East Greenwich, RI
- West Warwick, RI
- Providence, RI
- Woonsocket, RI
- Pawtucket, RI
- Newport, RI
- Cranston, RI
- North Kingstown, RI
- Johnston, RI
- East Providence, RI
- Cumberland, RI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.