Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Woonsocket, RI
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Woonsocket with roughly 3,260 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $664 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Woonsocket
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Woonsocket
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Public Housing | 296 | $652 | 11 mo |
| Morin Heights Public Housing | 282 | $664 | 18 mo |
| John F Kennedy Manor Public Housing | 198 | $498 | 8 mo |
| Crepeau Ct & St Germain Manor Public Housing | 153 | $433 | 9 mo |
| Crepeau Ct & St Germain Manor Public Housing | 151 | $414 | 9 mo |
| Rock Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | — | — |
| Fairmont Manor PB Section 8 | 138 | $394 | — |
| Parkview Manor Public Housing | 126 | $584 | 7 mo |
| Mt Vernon/ Temple North Apts LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Mount Vernon /temple North Apartmen PB Section 8 | 123 | $375 | — |
| Woonsocket Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Homes PB Section 8 | 121 | $453 | — |
| Hanora Lippitt Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | — | — |
| Hanora Lippitt Mills PB Section 8 | 116 | $388 | — |
| Plaza Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 116 | $405 | — |
| Walnut Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $552 | — |
| Waterview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Chateau Clare LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Chateau Clare PB Section 8 | 87 | $435 | — |
| Woonsocket Village PB Section 8 | 87 | $489 | — |
| Reclaiming the Vision Ii LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Constitution Hill Ii & Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Constitution Hill I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Blackstone Apartments PB Section 8 | 43 | $370 | — |
| Boucher Apartments F/k/a Sadwin PB Section 8 | 43 | $336 | — |
| Heritage Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Woonsocket Village PB Section 8 | 35 | $452 | — |
| Roland M. Boucher Apartments, Inc. §811 | 31 | $385 | — |
| St Ann's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Glenark Mills LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Constitution Hill Iv LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Erik Estates LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Housing Partners for Positive Livin §811 | 10 | — | — |
| 5 John St. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Leo R. Tanguay Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Blackstone Apartments PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Woonsocket (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | — | — |
| Fairmont Manor PB Section 8 | 138 | $394 | — |
| Mount Vernon /temple North Apartmen PB Section 8 | 123 | $375 | — |
| Woonsocket Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Homes PB Section 8 | 121 | $453 | — |
| Hanora Lippitt Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | — | — |
| Hanora Lippitt Mills PB Section 8 | 116 | $388 | — |
| Plaza Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 116 | $405 | — |
| Walnut Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $552 | — |
| Waterview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Chateau Clare LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Chateau Clare PB Section 8 | 87 | $435 | — |
| Woonsocket Village PB Section 8 | 87 | $489 | — |
| Constitution Hill Ii & Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Constitution Hill I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Woonsocket
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Public Housing | 296 | $652 | 11 mo |
| Morin Heights Public Housing | 282 | $664 | 18 mo |
| John F Kennedy Manor Public Housing | 198 | $498 | 8 mo |
| Crepeau Ct & St Germain Manor Public Housing | 153 | $433 | 9 mo |
| Crepeau Ct & St Germain Manor Public Housing | 151 | $414 | 9 mo |
| Parkview Manor Public Housing | 126 | $584 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Woonsocket
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon/ Temple North Apts LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Reclaiming the Vision Ii LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Glenark Mills LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Constitution Hill Iv LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Erik Estates LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
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 Woonsocket
- 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
- East Providence, RI
- Harrisville, RI
- Johnston, RI
- Lincoln, RI
- North Providence, RI
- North Smithfield, RI
- Pascoag, RI
- Pawtucket, RI
- Providence, RI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.