Funding and guidance to build and preserve affordable homes
Access funding, technical guidance, and programs to support affordable housing development in Rhode Island. RIHousing works with development partners to facilitate the production of new homes and preserve the housing we have. Our development partners are critical to the success of housing developments and the neighborhoods in which they are located.
RIHousing offers a range of funding programs to support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Rhode Island. Visit our RFPs & RFQs page for full details, requirements, and application materials.
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Posted: December 12, 2025 | Deadline: December 31, 2026
Posted: September 26, 2024 | Deadline: December 31, 2026
Posted: August 8, 2024 | Deadline: Rolling
Posted: June 23, 2023 | Deadline: December 31, 2026
Posted: January 20, 2023 | Deadline: December 31, 2026
RIHousing administers the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program for Rhode Island.
The Developer’s Handbook guides requests for financing construction or restoration of apartments, ensuring affordable, safe homes for Rhode Islanders.
We aim for an open, fair procurement process that delivers value to our corporation and customers.
The Purchase Price Calculator is now maintained by the Executive Office of Housing and can be accessed on their website.
RIHousing staff monitors properties financed with housing tax credits, HOME funds and other funding sources. The Compliance team ensures the long-term preservation of affordable housing and that federal law and RIHousing requirements are followed.
Notice:
The Purchase Price Calculator and the Monitoring Agents Program are now maintained by the Executive Office of Housing and can be accessed on their website.
To assure consistency across all programs and initiatives, the Office of Housing and Community Development and RIHousing developed the Statement of Fair Housing Policy. This policy must be followed when financial assistance is provided by the State of Rhode Island or RIHousing, as well as for homes to be considered affordable under the terms of the Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act RIGL 45-53.
Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract.
Only residents of census tract 405 are eligible for the FirstGenHomeRI pilot program.
The map on the left shows the approximated eligible region.
Unsure if your address is part of the eligible region?
Type in your address below to find out (Include street #, street name, Newport, RI).
Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract for application prioritization.
Applications from residents who live in the census tract listed below are prioritized.
| Central Falls | 44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000 |
| Pawtucket | 44007016000, 44007015300, 44007015100, 44007015200, 44007015500, 44007016600, 44007016700, 44007017000, 44007017100, 44007016100, 44007016400 |
| Newport | 44005040500, 44005041100 |
| East Providence | 44007010100, 44007010501 |
Type in your address below to learn if you are in the targeted area. (Include street #, street name, city, RI).
