Program: Combined · Public housing units: 221 · Section 8 vouchers: 273 · Households served: 339 · Occupancy: 72% · ZIP codes served: 3
The Bristol Housing Authority operates 221 public housing units and administers 273 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 339 households. With an occupancy rate of 72%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both rental assistance and affordable housing options in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
The Bristol Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Providence-Fall River area. It holds the 12th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 26 authorities that offer vouchers in Rhode Island. The Warren Housing Authority, which also serves the area, administers 224 Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,690 to $2,290, with an average of $1,937. This is higher than the state average of $1,894. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02806 at $2,290, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02885 at $1,690.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02806 | $1,940 | $2,060 | $2,560 | $3,140 | $3,560 |
| 02809 | $1,540 | $1,630 | $2,030 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 02885 | $1,410 | $1,490 | $1,860 | $2,280 | $2,590 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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