Villa Excelsior — Project-Based Section 8 in Providence

861A Broad St # A, Providence, RI, 02907

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 76 units · Managed by Housing Opportunities Corp.

About this apartment

Villa Excelsior is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 861A Broad St # A, Providence with 76 apartments (76 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 401-941-2900 ext 116.

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 Villa Excelsior

Villa Excelsior is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 861A Broad St # A, Providence 02907. It has 76 apartments, 76 of which are subsidized (37 two-bedroom, 36 three-bedroom, 3 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 401-941-2900 ext 116 (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.