Program: Combined · Public housing units: 250 · Section 8 vouchers: 122 · Households served: 361 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 9
The West Warwick Housing Authority operates 250 public housing units and administers 122 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 361 households. With an occupancy rate of 97%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing authority.
Among the five housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, the West Warwick Housing Authority ranks fourth by the number of Section 8 vouchers. Peer authorities include the Warwick Housing Authority, which administers 349 vouchers, and the East Greenwich Housing Authority, with 292 vouchers. On a state level, the West Warwick Housing Authority holds the 21st position out of 26 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area 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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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