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There are 112 low-income apartments in West Warwick that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 681 low-income homes in West Warwick where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on January 1st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving West Warwick, Rhode Island
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| West Warwick Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
West Warwick, Rhode Island Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in West Warwick, Rhode Island
West Warwick features 681 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in West Warwick, Rhode Island
There are 112 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Warwick.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Warwick, Rhode Island
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Warwick landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in West Warwick.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Warwick, Rhode Island for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,524 and $1,862.
2024 West Warwick, Rhode Island Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick, Rhode Island Fair Market Rent | $1,289 | $1,398 | $1,693 | $2,047 | $2,536 |
| West Warwick, Rhode Island Payment Standard Range | $1,160 to $1,418 | $1,258 to $1,538 | $1,524 to $1,862 | $1,842 to $2,252 | $2,282 to $2,790 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Warwick, RI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 793 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 681 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in West Warwick are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Warwick
The median gross income for households in West Warwick is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In West Warwick
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For West Warwick, the AMI is calculated from all households within Kent County.
In West Warwick, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $106,000
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in West Warwick
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in West Warwick
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the West Warwick AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,500 | $24,600 | $27,650 | $30,700 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the West Warwick AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,850 | $41,000 | $46,100 | $51,200 | $55,300 | $59,400 | $63,500 | $67,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the West Warwick AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$57,350 | $65,550 | $73,750 | $81,900 | $88,500 | $95,050 | $101,600 | $108,150 |
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