We do this by providing financing, education and assistance to help Rhode Islanders buy, build, rent and keep a home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a self-sustaining corporation and receives no state funding for operations.
RIHousing’s leadership team and Board of Commissioners work together to guide our mission—creating more housing opportunities and strengthening communities across Rhode Island.
Our success is powered by dedicated people who care deeply about the communities we serve. RIHousing has been recognized as one of Rhode Island’s “Best Places to Work” for multiple years.
44 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Business Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Main: 401-457-1234
Toll Free: 800-427-5560
Para Español: 401-457-1122
LeadSafe Homes Program: 401-450-1350
Loan Servicing: 800-854-1180
Loan Center: 401-243-0000
HelpCenter: 401-457-1130
2019 Homeless Impact Award:
Crossroads RI, Providence Housing Authority, and RIHousing
2020 Outstanding Smart Growth Project Awards:
Echo Valley Apartments, West Warwick
Farm Fresh RI New Headquarters, Providence
Georgiaville Village Green, Smithfield
2019: Outstanding Smart Growth Project Award
60 King Street, Olneyville, Providence
Partners: Trinity Financial, ONE Neighborhood Builders, SWAP Inc.
Fernwood & Greenridge Commons, Pascoag Village, Burrillville
60 King Street, Olneyville, Providence
2016: Outstanding Smart Growth Project Award
Sankofa Apartments
Partner: West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Blackstone Valley Gateways
Partner: PCF Development
2020 – Readers’ Choice Awards – Finalist
Coventry Housing Associates & Smithfield Housing Authority for Georgiaville Village Green, Smithfield
2012 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
2007 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2008 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2009 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2010 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2013 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2014 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2015 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2016 Exemplary Worksite Health Award
2009 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
2010 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
2012 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility
Best Places to Work 2021 | 2022
Healthiest Employers Program 2021
Best Work Places 2019 | 2018 | Best Work Places 2016
2021: Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Rental Housing: Encouraging New Construction
2020: Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Communications: Integrated Campaign
2019: Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Rental Housing: Multifamily Management
2017 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Communications: Promotional Materials and Newsletters
2016 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Homeownership: Encouraging New Production
2015 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Rental Housing: Multifamily Management
Communications: Annual Report
2014 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Rental Housing: Preservation and Rehabilitation
2013 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Communications Annual Report
Management Innovation: Human Resources
Legislative Advocacy: State
2012 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Special Achievement
2005 Annual Awards for Program Excellence
Management Innovation and Operations Management
Homeownership: Home Improvement and Rehabilitation
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| Central Falls | 44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000 |
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