Curtis Arms Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Providence

80 Curtis St, Providence, RI, 02909

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 106 units · Managed by Wingate Management Company, LLC

About this apartment

Curtis Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 80 Curtis St, Providence with 106 apartments (106 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (617) 558-4059.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Curtis Arms Apartments

Curtis Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 80 Curtis St, Providence 02909. It has 106 apartments, 106 of which are subsidized (96 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Rhode Island area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (617) 558-4059 (managed by Wingate Management Company, LLC) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Rhode Island's Fair Housing Practices Act was amended effective April 15, 2021 to prohibit source-of-income discrimination statewide, expressly including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and other lawful assistance. Owner-occupied two- and three-unit dwellings are exempt

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Providence page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.