Description:
Description:
Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,212 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) administered a total of 734 Section 8 Vouchers. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) is located at 679 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895 and serves the city of Woonsocket. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) at, (401)767-8000 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
The Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) was incorporated in 1940 by the State of Rhode Island to provide affordable housing opportunities within the City of Woonsocket. There are 6 public housing developments in Woonsocket including 4 elderly/disabled high rises and 2 family developments.
The Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) also administers a Housing Choice Voucher program. The WHA is dedicated to improving the quality of life of our most vulnerable neighbors while helping them achieve self-sufficiency.
The Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) is dedicated to excellence in providing quality, affordable, and safe housing to eligible persons consistent with community needs.
We foster effective and creative partnerships to maximize opportunities that improve economic and personal well-being of the people we serve.
Our agency conducts its business in an efficient, professional, and ethical manner without discrimination.
Current Status | Active |
Size of Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) compared nationally | Large |
Last Updated | 04/12/2014 |
Total Numbers of Communities | 7 |
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher | 734 |
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units | 1,212 |
Waiting list for the Woonsocket Housing Authority (WHA) is currently | Open |
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Providence County, RI:
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Population: | 631,974 |
Persons Per Household: | 2.52 |
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: | 51.7% |
Homeownership Rate: | 54.3% |
Housing Units: | 263,127 |
Yearly Income Per Person: | $26,308 |
Median Household Income: | $49,297 |
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