West Warwick Housing Authority

Description:

The West Warwick housing authority has been in existence since 1962

Works in partnership with state and local agencies, private nonprofit agencies, and community based organizations to maximize housing opportunities for all eligible participants in a nondiscriminatory manner.

- Owns and manages 250 Elderly Housing Units in two high rise buildings as follows:
-The West Warwick Manor: 126 apartments. (12 two bedroom units, 75 one bedroom units, and 39 studio apartments.)
-Clyde Tower, 1021 Main St. 124 apartments. (31 couple units and 93 single units.)

The WWHA operates two federally-subsidized housing programs:

Public Housing
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

The housing authority receives federal operating subsidies from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the public housing program.

It also receives Housing Assistance Payments and Administrative Fees for operating the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program. The Housing Choice Voucher Program subsidizes rents in privately-owned housing in the town for eligible participants who meet federal income guidelines..

The Housing Authority is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners appointed by the local government for five-year staggered terms.

An Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the organization.

General Information

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

Intake Process:

Call or visit to request application

Program Fees:

Rent 30% of Income

Eligibility:

Income-Based

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

January 20, 2020

Legal Status:

Governmental

Year Incorporated:

1962

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