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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Washington County, Rhode Island
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Washington County, Rhode Island. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Town of Westerly Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,879
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $56,050
- HUD-recorded properties
- 44
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Washington County is administered by Town of Westerly Housing Authority, (401) 596-4918. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code RI008. It reports 198 Housing Choice Voucher units and 123 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Washington County
Washington County is in HUD’s Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $112,100).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,250 |
| 2 people | $44,850 |
| 3 people | $50,450 |
| 4 people | $56,050 |
| 5 people | $60,550 |
| 6 people | $65,050 |
| 7 people | $69,550 |
| 8 people | $74,000 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 2 people | $26,950 | $44,850 | $71,800 |
| 3 people | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 4 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,050 | $104,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,550 | $111,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | $2,615 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,423 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,509 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,879 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,302 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,615 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO39300M39300. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Washington County
HUD records 44 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABCOCK VILLAGE | 122 Cross St, Westerly 02891 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (401) 596-7574 |
| Bayberry Courts | 1838 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown 02879 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | — |
| Beachwinds Apartments | 29 S Pier Rd, Narragansett 02882 | HUD-Assisted Property | 152 assisted | (401) 789-5804 |
| BELLEVILLE HOUSE | 404 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | — |
| BELLEVILLE HOUSE II | 404 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | — |
| ESSEX VILLAGE | 12 Fischer Dr, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 108 assisted | — |
| FIELDSTONE APTS | 125 Knowlesway Ext, Narragansett 02882 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | No phone |
| HERITAGE VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 24 Union Dr, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 204 assisted | (401) 884-9368 |
| INDIAN RUN VIL | 681 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield 02879 | HUD-Assisted Property | 114 assisted | 789-3044 |
| KINGS GRANT | 12 Fischer Dr, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 104 assisted | (401) 884-1801 |
| LA CASA APARTMENTS | 80 Samuel Rodman St, South Kingstown 02879 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (401) 941-2900 |
| Langford Estates | 10 Langford Blvd, N Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (401) 334-2802 |
| MERCHANTS VILLAGE | 25 Clark St, Westerly 02891 | HUD-Assisted Property | 115 assisted | (401) 596-9754 |
| NEW CANONCHET CLIFFS | 825 Main St, Hope Valley 02832 | HUD-Assisted Property | 114 assisted | (401) 539-7490 |
| PEACE DALE HOUSE | 1221 Saugatucket Rd, Peace Dale 02879 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | (401) 789-5359 |
| PIERCE STREET APARTMENTS | 54 Pierce St, Westerly 02891 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | — |
| RODMAN COMMONS | 80 Samuel Rodman St, South Kingstown 02879 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | — |
| SAUGATUCKET SPRINGS APARTMENTS | 15 Townhouse Rd, Hopkinton 02833 | HUD-Assisted Property | 52 assisted | — |
| SHORE COURTS | 7211 Post Rd, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | (401) 294-1195 |
| WARM Supportive Homes | 54 Spruce St, Westerly 02891 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | 401-334-2802 ext. 20 |
| WATERS EDGE APARTMENTS | 130 Caswell St, Narragansett 02882 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | — |
| WESTERLY COURT | 65 Beach St, Westerly 02891 | HUD-Assisted Property | 10 assisted | — |
| WICKFORD VILLAGE | 59 Lenox Ct, North Kingstown 02852 | HUD-Assisted Property | 124 assisted | (401) 295-8813 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOURNIER/CHAMPAGNE | 364 Curtis Corner Rd Apt B12, Wakefield 02879 | Public Housing Development | 70 total | (401) 783-0126 |
| NARRAGANSETT HA | 48 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett 02882 | Public Housing Development | 9 total | (401) 789-9489 |
| PARK VIEW | 5 Chestnut St, Westerly 02891 | Public Housing Development | 123 total | (401) 596-4918 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABCOCK VILLAGE | 122 CROSS ST, WESTERLY 02891 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| BEACHWOOD APTS | 30 KINGSTOWN RD, NARRAGANSETT 02882 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 56 assisted | — |
| CANONCHET CLIFFS III | 807 MAIN ST, HOPE VALLEY 02832 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 23 assisted | — |
| COVE | 95 HULING RD, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| ESSEX VILLAGE | 26 FISCHER DR, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| HERITAGE VILLAGES PHASES I & II | 552 DEVILS FOOT RD, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 199 assisted | — |
| INDIAN RUN VILLAGE | 681 KINGSTOWN RD, WAKEFIELD 02879 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 115 assisted | — |
| KINGS GRANT APTS | 1 STATE ST, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 139 assisted | — |
| KINGSTOWN CROSSINGS I | 5 MCCONNELL CT, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 assisted | — |
| KINGSTOWN CROSSINGS II | 30 NAVY DR, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 46 assisted | — |
| MEADOWBROOK | 75 MEADOWBROOK WAY, PEACE DALE 02879 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 47 assisted | — |
| MEADOWBROOK II | 37 WYNDHAM WAY, PEACE DALE 02879 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 12 assisted | — |
| NEW CANONCHET CLIFFS | 825 MAIN ST, HOPE VALLEY 02832 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 114 assisted | — |
| NORTH COVE LANDING | 73 N COVE CIR, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 38 assisted | — |
| SHANNOCK FALLS | SHANNOCK ROAD, CHARLESTOWN 02813 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| SOUTH WINDS APTS | 29 S PIER RD, NARRAGANSETT 02882 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| WATER'S EDGE | 130 CASWELL ST, NARRAGANSETT 02882 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 32 assisted | — |
| WICKFORD VILLAGE | 24 DAYTON CT, NORTH KINGSTOWN 02852 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 129 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).