Description:
Form of Government: Mayor and Town Council
Services
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Description
Public Works
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Cranston Residents
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
City Clerk Leanne Zarella 780-3198
Description
City Hall
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Cranston residents
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Primary & Election Day Voting Hours: 7:00AM-8:00PM; Please Call for Local Polling Locations.
Description
Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM; Primary & Election Day Voting Hours: 7:00AM-8:00PM; Please Call for Local Polling Locations.
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Cranston Resident
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Public Works Department
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Cranston residents
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Closing Cost Program is available to first time eligible homebuyers to assist with closing costs. The five year grant will provide up to $3000.00 towards closing costs. Down Payment Assistance Program provides 50% of the required down payment, not to exceed $5,000. This matching fund program is available to first time income eligible homeowners and CANNOT BE COMBINED with the closing cost assistance program.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Income
Eligibility
Income-Based First Time Homeowners
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Department of Community Development is offering a one time infusion of 100 gallons of home heating oil for emergency situations only.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Income
Eligibility
Income Based; Must be a Cranston Resident; Oil tank must be below 1/4 of a tank
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Program provides low-interest loans to income eligible homeowners to assist them in making needed improvements to their homes. The program is available for single to three family owner occupied dwellings. Typical improvements include roofs, vinyl siding, windows, doors and gutters.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Income
Eligibility
Income-Based: Could include 0% deferred or a 2% interest loan with a 15 year amortization. **Funds cannot be used for new construction**
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Applications for the Fall Semester are available beginning in April.
Description
the Mayor's Scholarship program is designed to aid students of low and moderate income families to attend college, as well as vocational and technical schools. Applications for the Fall Semester are available beginning in April.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Income Based; Must be a Cranston Resident
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in;
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Intake Process:
Call, Walk In or Visit Website
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Cranston Resident
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 27, 2021
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Public Works
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Cranston Residents
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
City Clerk Leanne Zarella 780-3198
Description
City Hall
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Cranston residents
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Primary & Election Day Voting Hours: 7:00AM-8:00PM; Please Call for Local Polling Locations.
Description
Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM; Primary & Election Day Voting Hours: 7:00AM-8:00PM; Please Call for Local Polling Locations.
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Cranston Resident
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Public Works Department
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Cranston residents
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Closing Cost Program is available to first time eligible homebuyers to assist with closing costs. The five year grant will provide up to $3000.00 towards closing costs. Down Payment Assistance Program provides 50% of the required down payment, not to exceed $5,000. This matching fund program is available to first time income eligible homeowners and CANNOT BE COMBINED with the closing cost assistance program.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Income
Eligibility
Income-Based First Time Homeowners
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Department of Community Development is offering a one time infusion of 100 gallons of home heating oil for emergency situations only.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Income
Eligibility
Income Based; Must be a Cranston Resident; Oil tank must be below 1/4 of a tank
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Program provides low-interest loans to income eligible homeowners to assist them in making needed improvements to their homes. The program is available for single to three family owner occupied dwellings. Typical improvements include roofs, vinyl siding, windows, doors and gutters.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Income
Eligibility
Income-Based: Could include 0% deferred or a 2% interest loan with a 15 year amortization. **Funds cannot be used for new construction**
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Applications for the Fall Semester are available beginning in April.
Description
the Mayor's Scholarship program is designed to aid students of low and moderate income families to attend college, as well as vocational and technical schools. Applications for the Fall Semester are available beginning in April.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Income Based; Must be a Cranston Resident
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Walk-in;
Service Area
Cranston
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
869 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Mailing
869 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Contacts
Kenneth J. Hopkins
Primary Contact
Mayor
(401) 780-3001
Kenneth Mason
Public Works Director
(401) 780-3175
Leanne Zarella
City Clerk
(401) 780-3198
Nicholas J Lima
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 461-1000
Election Information
(401) 780-3126
Fax
(401) 780-3113
Public Works
(401) 780-3175
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