The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program provides rental assistance to families who are income qualified. A qualified family receives a voucher that allows them to live anywhere they wish. The family pays a portion of the rent and utilities, up to a percentage of their income. The remaining balance is paid by the WHA with HUD funds.
The HCV application process is only open when funding and availability permit. The applicant family is then placed on a waiting list. Preferences on this waiting list are given to Westerly residents within various income categories ranging from very low to moderate. The WHA can provide assistance for up to 198 families.

Update:

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is opening the Wait List.

 

On February 21^st, 2023 – 10:00am – 3:00pm Applications will be available to fill out at the following Location ONLY:

Calabrese Club

28 Pleasant St.

Westerly, RI 02891

 

~All Applications will be filled out at this location ONLY.

~NO Applications will be mailed, faxed or available on our web site.

~Must bring I.D. and SS Card

 

If you have further questions, please contact our office: 401-596-4918

This program provides housing to income qualified families. The apartments are contained in the homes held by the WHA and are scattered throughout the town of Westerly. The family pays a portion of the rent and utilities based on a percentage of their income.
Applications are only available when funding and availability permit. Westerly residents are given preference within the various income categories. The WHA has 13 units available in this program.

Public Housing Family Scattered site Wait List is open.  All applications can be picked up or mailed from the Westerly Housing Authority.