Funded by the federal government, through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), public housing was established to provide safe, decent, affordable housing. Westerly Housing Authority provides three developments of public housing for the elderly, and families who meet the income limit guidelines set forth by HUD.
NOTICE
Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus and on recommendation from the Governor’s Office, the RI Department of Health and the CDC, the offices of Westerly Housing Authority are open for telephone calls or email only. All face-to-face meetings have been cancelled and/or eliminated until further notice.
Staff remains available to answer questions as follows:
- By telephone: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm by calling (401) 596-4918.
- By Email:
- Executive Director – [email protected]
- Public Housing – [email protected]
- HVC Program / Section 8 – [email protected]
- Admin Assistant – [email protected]
If you have any after-hours maintenance emergency, please call (401) 596-4918.
If you have a medical emergency, please contact your primary care physician or call 911.
Chestnut Court
50 – 1 Bedroom Units, 5 – 2 Bedroom units
HUD – Public Housing
Chestnut Court was constructed in 1984, consisting of 1 building with 50 units. 24 Units are located on the second floor.
- Unit consists of pantry, dining/living room, bedroom, and bathroom
- Kitchens equipped with stove and refrigerator
- On-site Management Office
- Health & Social Services
- Property served by public transportation
- Tenants’ Association
- 24-hour emergency maintenance
- Cable/Internet ready
- Surveillance cameras
- Heat and electric (limited) included
- On-site Community Hall with laundry facility
Park View Apartments
60 – 1 Bedroom Units; Elderly & Disabled
HUD – Public Housing
Park View was constructed in 1970, consisting of 15 buildings. There are 30 units located on the second floor.
- Unit consists of pantry, dining/living room, bedroom, and bathroom
- Kitchens equipped with stove and refrigerator
- Health & Social Services
- On-site Community Hall with laundry facility
- Tenants’ Association
- 24-hour emergency maintenance
- Cable/Internet ready
- Surveillance cameras
- Heat and electric (limited) included
Family Scattered Sites
Bedroom Units; Elderly and Disabled
HUD – Public Housing
Family housing is located in various areas of Westerly, consisting of 13 units.
- Units consist of pantry, dining/living room, bedroom, and bathroom
- Kitchens equipped with stove and refrigerator
- 24-hour emergency maintenance
Click here, or call or stop by our office to receive an application. Applications may be returned by mail or in-person. To be accepted to the waiting list your applications must be complete. You can request an application for this program by phone or stop by the WHA Main office. You can also call the Public Housing Manager Nicole Dickens at (401) 637-7442.
For 24-hour maintenance emergencies, residents can call (401) 596-4918.