Housing Assistance / Grants

Tri-Town Community Action Agency
Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
351-2750 x1913
Rent, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Visit their website here.

Between the Cracks
Patricia Shaw: 401-291-0590
Call for help with fuel, rent, groceries and other needs in emergency situations.

Crossroads Rhode Island
521-2255
461-1755 Family Shelter
Visit their website here.

NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
762-0993
Provides help renting an affordable apartment big enough for a family, help buying your first home or fixing up your current home. Visit their website here

Community Care Alliance
235-7000
Emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Visit their website here.

Rhode Island Housing
44 Washington Street, Providence 02903
457-1234
Rhode Island Housing works to ensure that all people who live and work in Rhode Island can afford a safe, healthy home that meets their needs. We provide low-interest loans, grants, education, advocacy and consumer counseling to help our customers buy and retain their homes. We also offer special programs to ensure that these homes are safe and healthy. Visit their website here.

  • RentReliefRI website  Assistance for Renters and Landlords from the $200,000,000 Rhode Island has recieved from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. 
  • Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island website  Assistance for homeowners who may be falling behind on morgage payments and housing related expenses. 
  • RentReliefRI Assitance Partners website provides help with your application or legal services free of charge.   

Burrillville Housing Authority
77 Ashton Court, Harrisville
568-5411
Rental housing/Section 8.