Epn Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Providence

116 Evergreen St, Providence, RI, 02906

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 165 units · Managed by ARCO Management Corporation

About this apartment

Epn Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 116 Evergreen St, Providence with 165 apartments (163 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 401-521-3390.

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 Epn Apartments

Epn Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 116 Evergreen St, Providence 02906. It has 165 apartments, 163 of which are subsidized (10 one-bedroom, 64 two-bedroom, 21 three-bedroom, 4 four-bedroom).

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 401-521-3390 (managed by ARCO Management Corporation) 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.