Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA)
Providence County -679 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, 2895
Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA)
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(401)767-8000
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) Program Summary
Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,212 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) administered a total of 734 Section 8 Vouchers. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) is located at 679 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, 2895 and serves the city of Woonsocket. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) at, (401)767-8000 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
734
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
1212
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
1,212
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Providence, RI
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Providence County, RI:
$87,000
Median Income Limits of Providence County, RI
Income Limits for Providence, RI
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Providence County, RI:
$87,000
Median Income Limits of Providence County, RI
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $48,750 | $30,450 | $18,300 |
| 2 Person | $55,700 | $34,800 | $20,900 |
| 3 Person | $62,650 | $39,150 | $23,500 |
| 4 Person | $69,600 | $43,500 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $75,200 | $47,000 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Woonsocket, RI
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Providence County, RI:
Efficiency
$732
One-Bedroom
$827
Two-Bedroom
$994
Three-Bedroom
$1,244
Four-Bedroom
$1,485
Efficiency
$732
One-Bedroom
$827
Two-Bedroom
$994
Three-Bedroom
$1,244
Four-Bedroom
$1,485
Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) Location in RI
Providence County -679 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, 2895
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Housing Authorities near Woonsocket, RI
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bellingham Housing AuthorityBellingham, MA - 1.35 Miles | 30 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Cumberland Housing Authority (CHA)Cumberland, RI - 7.66 Miles | 453 | 25 | Open | Contact |
 Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA)Lincoln, RI - 8.78 Miles | 1,926 | 30 | Open | Contact |
 North Attleborough Housing AuthorityNorth Attleborough, MA - 8.9 Miles | 104 | N/A | Closed | Contact |
 Burrillville Housing AuthorityHarrisville, RI - 9.6 Miles | 84 | 76 | Open | Contact |
Milford Housing AuthorityMilford, MA - 9.75 Miles | 562 | 65 | Open | Contact |
North Attleborough, MA
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Section 8 Vouchers
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Housing Units
Local Information for Woonsocket, RI
Woonsocket is a city in Providence County in the northernmost region of the state of Rhode Island, immediately south of the Massachusetts state line. The seven square mile city is home to the CVS Caremark Corporation headquarters, a retailer and health care company that provides pharmacy services through more than 7,000 pharmacies and drug stores all over the US.
The city is served by a private, non-profit hospital - the Landmark Medical Center, which was founded in 1988. If you are interested in genealogy, then you should know that the American-French Genealogical Society is also based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Woonsocket may be small, but it might just be the kind of place you are looking for; a quiet beautiful town with a number of historic properties and districts, and ample opportunities.
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Population
631,974Persons per household
2.52Persons per household structure
51.7%Homeownership Rate
54.3%Housing Units
263,127Yearly Income per Person
$26,308Median Household Income
$49,297
