Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 02903
ZIP 02903 covers downtown Providence and Federal Hill, home to PHA senior communities including Dexter Manor and Dominica Manor. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Rhode Island
About This Program in Rhode Island
In Providence, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Providence Housing Authority (PHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in a PHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Rhode Island
Apply through PHA at provhousing.org when waitlists are open. Rhode Island protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (Fair Housing Practices Act, amended April 15, 2021), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher — owner-occupied two- and three-unit dwellings are exempt. Call PHA at (401) 751-6400.