Rhode Island Housing
Rhode Island

The primary purpose of this program is to establish operating reserve funds to support the operation of units serving households earning 30% AMI or below, as without such operating support, the long-term success of such units is financially infeasible.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency
Funding Source
Special one-time federal funding
Funding Year
2022
Program Status
Active
Total Funding
$10,000,000
Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Funding
$10,000,000
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Project-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
30% AMI or less
Duration
Long-term (more than 2 years)
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
7/18/23 11:48
Amount Calculation Method

Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard not based on local Fair Market Rent

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness