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Bristol Housing Authority
Bristol Housing Authority is based in Bristol, Bristol County, RI and administers 273 Section 8 vouchers and 221 public housing units.
HUD PHA code RI019. Program type: Combined. Households served: 339. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 3.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Hight-Rise/Apartment). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $43 | $51 | $58 | $68 | $75 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $78 | $90 | $105 | $121 | $136 |
| Heating (Electric) | $37 | $44 | $59 | $74 | $89 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $33 | $38 | $46 | $51 | $57 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $72 | $83 | $97 | $111 | $122 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $15 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $9 | $16 | $22 | $28 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $26 |
| Other Electric | $36 | $42 | $59 | $75 | $92 |
| Air Conditioning | $7 | $8 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $15 | $21 | $28 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $25 | $28 | $37 | $50 | $62 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $29 | $37 | $44 | $52 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $22 | $25 | $36 | $47 | $57 |
| Water | $63 | $64 | $92 | $121 | $149 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge $12.54 | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Bristol Housing Authority
- September 2026 NewsletterThis is the monthly newsletter for September 2026 from the Bristol Housing Authority.
- August 2026 NewsletterThis is the August 2026 newsletter from the Bristol Housing Authority.
- July 2026 NewsletterThis is the July 2026 newsletter from the Bristol Housing Authority.
- June 2026 NewsletterThis is the June 2026 newsletter from the Bristol Housing Authority.
- May 2026 NewsletterThis is the May 2026 newsletter from the Bristol Housing Authority.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Bristol Housing Authority
1014 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: (401) 253-4464
Official website: bristolhousingri.org
Email updates
About Bristol Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Warren Housing AuthorityWarren, RI, 224 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.