UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in Rhode Island
30 authorities are currently accepting applications
30 Open Lists
25 Cities
The housing authorities below have an open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) or public housing waiting list in Rhode Island as of September 2026. Apply to every list you qualify for, and note any closing dates. For authorities whose lists are closed, browse the full list of Rhode Island housing authorities to check status and plan ahead.
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30 Open Waiting Lists in Rhode Island
- Bristol Housing AuthorityBristol, RI · 401-253-4464Open
- Central Falls Housing AuthorityCentral Falls, RI · 401-727-9090Open
- Coventry Housing AuthorityCoventry, RI · 401-828-4367Open
- Cranston Housing AuthorityCranston, RI · 401-944-7210Open Closes Feb 14, 2024
- Cumberland Housing AuthorityCumberland, RI · 401-334-2678Open
- East Greenwich Housing AuthorityEast Greenwich, RI · 401-885-2610Open
- East Providence Housing AuthorityEast Providence, RI · 401-865-6421Open
- Burrillville Housing AuthorityHarrisville, RI · 401-568-6200Open
- Jamestown Housing AuthorityJamestown, RI · 401-423-1561Open
- Johnston Housing AuthorityJohnston, RI · 401-231-2007Open
- Lincoln Housing AuthorityLincoln, RI · 401-724-8910Open
- Narragansett Housing AuthorityNarragansett, RI · 401-789-9489Open
- Housing Authority of the City of NewportNewport, RI · 401-847-0185Open
- North Providence Housing AuthorityNorth Providence, RI · 401-728-0930Open
- Housing Authority of the City of PawtucketPawtucket, RI · 401-721-6000Open
- Portsmouth Housing AuthorityPortsmouth, RI · 401-683-3173Open
- Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RI · 401-521-2255Open
- Gateway Healthcare, Inc.Providence, RI · 401-606-6733Open
- Providence Housing AuthorityProvidence, RI · 401-751-6400Open
- Rhode Island HousingProvidence, RI · 844-459-3699Open
- Smithfield Housing AuthoritySmithfield, RI · 401-949-0270Open
- Tiverton Housing AuthorityTiverton, RI · 401-624-4748Open
- South Kingstown Housing AuthorityWakefield, RI · 401-783-0126Open
- Warren Housing AuthorityWarren, RI · 401-245-7019Open
- Kent County Mental Health CenterWarwick, RI · 401-738-1338Open
- The House of Hope CDCWarwick, RI · 401-463-3324Open
- Warwick Housing AuthorityWarwick, RI · 401-732-8500Open
- West Warwick Housing AuthorityWest Warwick, RI · 401-822-9430Open
- Westerly Housing AuthorityWesterly, RI · 401-596-4918Open
- Woonsocket Housing AuthorityWoonsocket, RI · 401-767-8000Open
Rhode Island Open Waiting List FAQs
As of September 2026, 30 housing authorities have an open Section 8 or public housing waiting list in Rhode Island, spread across 25 cities. This page lists each one with contact details and, where available, the date the list closes.
Contact the housing authority directly using the phone number or website listed for each authority below. You will complete a pre-application, provide proof of income, identification, and household details, and submit before the closing date. Many Rhode Island authorities now accept applications online.
Yes. Each housing authority keeps its own separate waiting list, so applying to every open list you qualify for in Rhode Island increases your chance of receiving assistance sooner. There is no penalty for being on multiple lists.
Closed lists reopen periodically, sometimes annually and sometimes by lottery. Check back on this page, which we update regularly, and browse every Rhode Island housing authority to see their individual status and set reminders for reopenings.
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Last updated: 2026-09-06