Bristol Housing Authority
1014 Hope St, Bristol, RI, 02809 · ~466 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Bristol Housing Authority served 366 households across 466 units (79% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.4 people, an average annual income of $27,760, and pays an average of $636 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 366 of 466 units
- Avg. household income
- $27,760
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $636
- Avg. household size
- 1.4 people
- Households with children
- 13%
- Head of household 62+
- 71%
- Head of household with a disability
- 29%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 22 months
Unit mix: 71% 1-bedroom, 22% 2-bedroom, 7% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 96 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN CHURCH MANOR | Bristol | 96 High Performer | UPCS | Dec 2017 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Bristol, RI
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
LEB REALTY
24 MT. HOPE AVE, BRISTOL, RI, 0280947 income-restricted units14 1BR, 23 2BR, 8 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 PALMER POINTE
COACH MURGO LANE, BARRINGTON, RI, 0280646 income-restricted units10 1BR, 22 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049SWEETBRIAR APTS
16 SWEET BRIAR RD, BARRINGTON, RI, 0280647 income-restricted units1 1BR, 17 2BR, 29 3BRBuilt 2009Compliance through ~2039FRANKLIN COURT
180 FRANKLIN ST, BRISTOL, RI, 0280968 income-restricted units of 92 total59 studio, 9 1BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030BARRINGTON COVE
90 BAY SPRING AVE, BARRINGTON, RI, 0280660 income-restricted units40 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Bristol Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.