Housing authoritiesRIEast Greenwich Housing Authority
East Greenwich Housing Authority
East Greenwich Housing Authority is based in East Greenwich, Kent County, RI and administers 292 Section 8 vouchers and 28 public housing units.
HUD PHA code RI024. Program type: Combined. Households served: 139. Occupancy: 43%. ZIP codes served: 9.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02816 | $1,380 | $1,460 | $1,820 | $2,230 | $2,530 |
| 02817 | $2,140 | $2,260 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,920 |
| 02818 | $1,570 | $1,660 | $2,070 | $2,540 | $2,880 |
| 02827 | $2,140 | $2,260 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,920 |
| 02831 | $1,870 | $1,980 | $2,470 | $3,030 | $3,440 |
| 02886 | $1,630 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $2,990 |
| 02888 | $1,330 | $1,410 | $1,760 | $2,160 | $2,450 |
| 02889 | $1,510 | $1,600 | $1,990 | $2,440 | $2,770 |
| 02893 | $1,370 | $1,450 | $1,810 | $2,220 | $2,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
East Greenwich Housing Authority
146 1st Ave, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 885-2610
Official website: eghousing.com
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About East Greenwich Housing Authority
Overview
The East Greenwich Housing Authority operates 28 public housing units and administers 292 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 139 households. With an occupancy rate of 43%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
The East Greenwich Housing Authority ranks second among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Providence-Fall River area, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers. It stands at the 10th position in the state of Rhode Island, out of 26 authorities with voucher programs. Peer authorities in the region include the Warwick Housing Authority, which manages 349 vouchers, and the Coventry Housing Authority, with 282 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area served by the East Greenwich Housing Authority ranges from $1,680 to $2,590, with an average of $2,046. This is higher than the state average of $1,894. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02817 at $2,590, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02893 at $1,680.
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.
- Warwick Housing AuthorityWarwick, RI, 349 vouchers
- Coventry Housing AuthorityCoventry, RI, 282 vouchers
- West Warwick Housing AuthorityWest Warwick, RI, 122 vouchers
- Kent County Mental Health CenterWarwick, RI, 75 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.