Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket

214 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI, 02860 · ~1,586 units under management

Call 4017216000

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Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket served 1,411 households across 1,586 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $19,934, and pays an average of $519 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,411 of 1,586 units
Avg. household income
$19,934
Avg. rent paid by household
$519
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
25%
Head of household 62+
48%
Head of household with a disability
48%
Avg. wait to move in
18 months

Unit mix: 52% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 22% 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 5 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
JOHN F KENNEDY HOUSINGPawtucket98 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
F ST GERMAIN MANORPawtucket94 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Burns MANORPawtucket92 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
JOHN E FOGARTY HOUSINGPawtucket86 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
GALEGO COURTPawtucket85 StandardNSPIREOct 2024

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.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Pawtucket, 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.

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 Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket 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.