How many low income apartments are in West Warwick, RI?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in West Warwick with approximately 1,223 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in West Warwick?

Tenant-paid rents in West Warwick's assisted buildings typically range from about $422 to $688 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 West Warwick?

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 West Warwick?

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 West Warwick, RI

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Warwick with roughly 1,223 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $422 to $688 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.

assisted properties

1,223

subsidized units

$555

typical rent

10 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in West Warwick

Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Warwick

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Westcott Terrace PB Section 8	155	$458	—
W Warwick Manor Public Housing	126	$494	9 mo
Clyde Tower Public Housing	124	$425	11 mo
Elms LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
The Elms PB Section 8	120	$527	—
Echo Valley Apartments PB Section 8	100	$427	—
Echo Valley Apartments LIHTC	100	—	—
Deangelis Manor PB Section 8	96	$688	—
Parkview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Deangelis Manor Ii PB Section 8	80	$497	—
Plaza Esperanza, Inc. §202 Senior	56	$489	—
Wildberry Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior	47	$471	—
Foxfire LIHTCPB Section 8	16	$422	—

Section 8 apartments in West 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
Westcott Terrace PB Section 8	155	$458	—
Elms LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
The Elms PB Section 8	120	$527	—
Echo Valley Apartments PB Section 8	100	$427	—
Deangelis Manor PB Section 8	96	$688	—
Parkview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Deangelis Manor Ii PB Section 8	80	$497	—
Foxfire LIHTCPB Section 8	16	$422	—

Public housing developments in West 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
W Warwick Manor Public Housing	126	$494	9 mo
Clyde Tower Public Housing	124	$425	11 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Warwick

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
Echo Valley Apartments LIHTC	100	—	—

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 West 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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.