Public Housing
The North Providence Housing Authority owns and manages six developments which house 146 units. Two of the developments have been designated elderly-only and two are mixed elderly/disabled developments. Two developments are a part of the Family Public Housing program.
As of August 1, 2017, all North Providence Housing Authority buildings and grounds are smoke free.
The North Providence Housing Authority (NPHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled individuals.
The North Providence Housing Authority (NPHA) is currently accepting Family Public Housing waiting list applications.
The Housing Authority provides federally subsidized housing to persons whose household incomes range from very low, low, and moderate incomes. Tenant's affordable rent is based on 30% of their adjusted income. The Housing Authority also has a flat rent for each unit based on the local unsubsidized housing market.
2025 Income Limits
| FY 2025 Income Limit Area | Median Family Income | FY 2025 Income Limit Category | Persons in Family | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area | $114,300 | Very Low (50%) Income Limits ($) | 40,050 | 45,750 | 51,450 | 57,150 | 61,750 | 66,300 | 70,900 | 75,450 |
| Extremely Low Income Limits ($)* | 24,050 | 27,450 | 30,900 | 34,300 | 37,650 | 43,150 | 48,650 | 54,150 | ||
| Low (80%) Income Limits ($) | 64,050 | 73,200 | 82,350 | 91,450 | 98,800 | 106,100 | 113,400 | 120,750 | ||
2025 Flat Rent Calculations
| Bedroom Size | Current Flat Rent | HUD FMR 2025 | 90% of 2025 FMR | 35% of current Flat Rent | Current Flat Rent plus 35% | New 2025 Flat Rent | Increase of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,031.00 | $1,233.00 | $1,109.00 | $360.00 | $1,391.00 | $1,109.00 | $78.00 |
| One Bedroom | $1,118.00 | $1,319.00 | $1,187.00 | $391.00 | $1,509.00 | $1,187.00 | $69.00 |
| Two Bedroom | $1,354.00 | $1,614.00 | $1,452.00 | $473.00 | $1,827.00 | $1,452.00 | $98.00 |
| Three Bedroom | $1,638.00 | $1,945.00 | $1,750.00 | $573.00 | $2,211.00 | $1,750.00 | $112.00 |
| Four Bedroom | $2,029.00 | $2,359.00 | $2,123.00 | $710.00 | $2,739.00 | $2,123.00 | $94.00 |
PLEASE REMEMBER AT THE TIME OF REEXAMINATION YOU WILL HAVE THE CHOICE TO CHOOSE INCOME BASE RENT IF IT IS LOWER THAN FLAT RENT!!!
Streamline Your Application Process: Apply Online!
To make applying for housing easier, the North Providence Housing Authority strongly encourages all applicants to use our online public housing portal.
- Step 1: Application: Begin by filling out the application form directly through the portal.
- Step 2: Portal Management: Once your application is submitted, use the portal to update any necessary information and regularly check your application status to ensure it remains active.
Apply by Paper Application:
- If you do not have online access, you can still apply using a paper application.
- Download: You can download the application form directly by clicking on the box below.
- In-Person: You can pick up a paper application at our office: 945 Charles Street, North Providence, RI.
If you have any questions about the Public Housing Program contact the Public Housing Coordinator, Carissa Kent at (401)-728-0930 x105 or email ckent@nphousing.org.
Developments
Charles Street Manor consists of 30 studio and one-bedroom apartments. This is an elderly/disabled community.
Allendale Manor consists of 24 one-bedroom units. This is an elderly disabled community.
Sunset Terrace has 70 apartments consisting of studio and one bedroom apartments. This is an elderly only community.
Marieville Manor has 8 elderly handicap accessible units.
25 Wentworth Street
The 10 units consist of two, three, and four bedroom units. Wentworth Apartments are part of the Family Public Housing program.
72 Andover Street
The 4 units consist of two and three bedrooms. Andover Apartments are part of the Family Public Housing Program