“Elderly Studio Waitlist is Open” Apply Here
Reasonable Accommodation
In general, an accommodation is any change in PHA policies or procedures that would enable an individual with a disability to enjoy equal housing opportunities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please use the following form: Request for Reasonable Accommodation.
The Application Process
There are several steps in the PHA Public Housing application process, as outlined below.
Submit an Application:
As of 2020, the PHA only accepts applications via their online application portal. Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming length of our current wait list for public housing and project based housing, the PHA closed its wait list at 12am on Oct 1, 2020 and nearly all public housing waitlists remain closed.
On August 1, 2021, the PHA reopened the public housing waitlist for single person households ages 58 and older only. This is for studio apartments in elderly-only buildings – if you are at least 58 years old and have a one person household you can apply at www.waitlistcheck.com/RI1104/
Additional waitlists for 1-7 bedrooms will be opening on August 15, 2023 at 12:01am (1 bedroom will only be open for elderly and disabled; 2-7 bedrooms will be open for general occupancy; and 0 bedroom will be open for ages 50 and older starting August 15). Note: Our Section 8 voucher waitlist remains open at waitlistcentralri.com
Receipt Confirmation:
Applicant receives a confirmation email stating the application date, bedroom size, and expected time on the wait list. Please note that these times are only estimates.
Waiting List:
Applicants will be placed on an Authority-wide wait list based on bedroom size, as well as date and time of application.
Screening & Verification:
When you are nearing the top of the list, the PHA will begin the screening process. They begin by looking at household income to see if it falls within HUD’s income limits. Limits, updated annually, are based on the area median income for the Providence Metro Area; 2020 limits are found on the chart.
| HUD’s 2022 INCOME LIMITS | |||||||||||
| Program | Limit Level | Persons in Household | |||||||||
| Area Median Income (AMI): | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Public Housing Limits | Low (80%) | $57,350 | $65,550 | $73,750 | $81,900 | $88,500 | $95,050 | $101,600 | $108,150 | ||
After reviewing documentation of family composition, income and assets, the PHA will look at landlord references, court records, & police records (5 year look back).
They may also check character references or conduct home visits.
Selection:
When an appropriate unit becomes available, you will be notified.
Read more about the application, waiting list, and selection process on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pa