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Town of Westerly Housing Authority
Town of Westerly Housing Authority is based in Westerly, Washington County, RI and administers 198 Section 8 vouchers and 123 public housing units.
HUD PHA code RI008. Program type: Combined. Households served: 256. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Town of Westerly Housing Authority
- 2026 Rent Collection Dates – Chestnut Court (3rd business day of the month)Rent for Chestnut Court properties is due on the 3rd business day of each month in 2026.
- 2026 Rent Collection Dates – Parkview (5th business day of the month)Parkview property rent payments are scheduled for the 5th business day of each month during 2026.
- 2026 Board of Comissioner Meeting DatesThe 2026 schedule for Housing Authority Board of Commissioner meetings has been released.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02804 | $1,500 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,510 | $2,980 |
| 02807 | $1,510 | $1,520 | $1,990 | $2,530 | $3,000 |
| 02808 | $1,220 | $1,270 | $1,560 | $1,940 | $2,300 |
| 02812 | $1,500 | $1,590 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,760 |
| 02813 | $1,510 | $1,610 | $2,000 | $2,450 | $2,780 |
| 02822 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,980 | $2,400 | $2,820 |
| 02832 | $1,330 | $1,360 | $1,760 | $2,210 | $2,600 |
| 02833 | $1,420 | $1,440 | $1,880 | $2,370 | $2,810 |
| 02836 | $1,510 | $1,610 | $2,000 | $2,450 | $2,810 |
| 02852 | $1,450 | $1,540 | $1,920 | $2,350 | $2,670 |
| 02873 | $1,310 | $1,320 | $1,660 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 02874 | $1,490 | $1,580 | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,740 |
| 02875 | $1,500 | $1,590 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,800 |
| 02879 | $1,500 | $1,590 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,760 |
| 02881 | $1,470 | $1,560 | $1,940 | $2,380 | $2,700 |
| 02882 | $1,890 | $2,000 | $2,490 | $3,050 | $3,470 |
| 02891 | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,890 | $2,400 | $2,840 |
| 02892 | $1,560 | $1,660 | $2,050 | $2,470 | $2,940 |
| 02894 | $1,430 | $1,500 | $1,890 | $2,350 | $2,710 |
| 02898 | $1,360 | $1,420 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Town of Westerly Housing Authority
5 Chestnut St, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401) 596-4918
Official website: westerlyha.org
Email updates
About Town of Westerly Housing Authority
Overview
The Town of Westerly Housing Authority operates 123 public housing units and administers 198 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 256 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients.
Scale and standing
The Town of Westerly Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 17th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 26 authorities statewide. Peer authorities in the region include the Narragansett Housing Authority, which administers 186 vouchers, and the South Kingstown Housing Authority, with 142 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,480 to $2,270, with an average of $1,916. This is slightly above the state average of $1,894. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02892 at $2,270, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02808 at $1,480.
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.
- Narragansett Housing AuthorityNarragansett, RI, 186 vouchers
- South Kingstown Housing AuthorityPeace Dale, RI, 142 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.