Stand Down Apartments — Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities in Providence

20 Bissell St, Providence, RI, 02907

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 10 units · Managed by Housing Opportunities Corp.

About this apartment

Stand Down Apartments is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities building at 20 Bissell St, Providence with 10 apartments (10 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (401) 941 - 2900x256.

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 Stand Down Apartments

Stand Down Apartments is a Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities property at 20 Bissell St, Providence 02907. It has 10 apartments, 10 of which are subsidized (6 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom, 2 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves very low-income adults with a disability 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) 941 - 2900x256 (managed by Housing Opportunities Corp.) 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.