Housing authoritiesRIJamestown Housing Authority
Jamestown Housing Authority
Jamestown Housing Authority is based in Jamestown, Newport County, RI and administers 35 public housing units.
HUD PHA code RI021. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 31. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 8.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02835 | $2,080 | $2,210 | $2,750 | $3,370 | $3,830 |
| 02837 | $2,140 | $2,260 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,920 |
| 02840 | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $3,940 |
| 02841 | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $3,940 |
| 02842 | $1,970 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,440 | $4,110 |
| 02871 | $1,850 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $3,230 | $3,860 |
| 02872 | $1,860 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $3,250 | $3,890 |
| 02878 | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,090 | $2,820 | $3,240 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jamestown Housing Authority
45 Pemberton Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835
Phone: (401) 423-1561
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About Jamestown Housing Authority
Overview
The Jamestown Housing Authority operates 35 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 31 households with an occupancy rate of 88%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
Scale and standing
The Jamestown Housing Authority ranks fourth among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Newport and Providence-Fall River areas. It is smaller in scale compared to peers like The Housing Authority of the City of Newport, which administers 617 Section 8 vouchers, and Tiverton Housing Authority, which manages 59 vouchers. Despite its size, the Jamestown Housing Authority plays a crucial role in providing housing support within its service area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,980 to $2,590, with an average of $2,346. This is higher than the state average of $1,894. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02837 at $2,590, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02878 at $1,980.
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.
- The Housing Authority of the City of NewportNewport, RI, 617 vouchers
- Tiverton Housing AuthorityTiverton, RI, 59 vouchers
- Portsmouth Housing AuthorityPortsmouth, RI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.