Housing authoritiesRIWest Warwick Housing Authority
West Warwick Housing Authority
West Warwick Housing Authority is based in West Warwick, Kent County, RI and administers 122 Section 8 vouchers and 250 public housing units.
HUD PHA code RI015. Program type: Combined. Households served: 361. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
West Warwick Housing Authority
62 Roberts St, West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: (401) 822-9430
Official website: westwarwickha.org
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About West Warwick Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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
- East Greenwich Housing AuthorityEast Greenwich, RI, 292 vouchers
- Coventry Housing AuthorityCoventry, RI, 282 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.