Guide to Rhode Island Communities
Housing Choice Voucher Program
As an RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder, you have the ability to choose a rental home in one of 19 Rhode Island communities. We have created this guide to provide you with an overview of living in any of those communities. With a Housing Choice Voucher, you are required to pay 30-40% of your income towards rent. RIHousing will pay the balance of the rental payment directly to your landlord.
Barrington
(East Bay)
Barrington is a coastal town with its own beach and several distinct neighborhoods: Primrose Hill/West Barrington/Alfred Drowne/Bay Springs (north and west), Sowams/Hampden Meadows (east), and Nayatt/Rumstick (south). It has an active community that takes pride in its historic homes and walkable town center located across the street from the Town Hall and Library.
Living in Barrington:
Barrington has a large majority of owner-occupied, single family homes. HCV holders may also find rentals among some of the town’s modest single-family homes located primarily in the western neighborhoods.
To use your voucher here, your rent cannot exceed the Fair Market Rate.
Click here to view the latest rates.
What is the Fair Market Rate?
FMRs regularly published by HUD, represent the cost to rent a moderately-priced dwelling unit in the local housing market. The housing voucher tenant must pay 30 percent of its monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities, and if the unit rent is greater than the payment standard, the tenant is required to pay the additional amount.
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA:
- Route 60 Express Service to both Providence and Newport
- Route 61X Express Service to other East Bay locations, including Tiverton, and to Providence
Stops at Park & Ride at White Church, 416 County Road
Driving times by car (average):
- Providence (10 miles)—15 minutes
- Warwick (20 miles)—30 minutes
- Newport (20 miles)—40 minutes
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
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Town Hall |
283 County Rd. |
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Library |
281 County Rd. |
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Post Office |
200 Middle Rd. |
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Police Department |
100 Federal Rd. |
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Recycling Center |
84 Upland Way |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Bay Spring Community Center |
170 Bay Spring Ave. |
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East Bay Community Action Program-John Digits Facility |
2 Old County Rd. |
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Peck Center for Adult Enrichment |
281 County Rd. |
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YMCA – Bayside |
70 West St. |
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DHS & SNAP Offices |
206 Elmwood Ave., Providence |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
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Barrington Shopping Center |
186 County Rd. |
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Barrington Farmers Market |
Park Ave. and Cook St. |
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TAPIN Food Pantry |
281 County Rd. |
SHOPPING
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Nearest Home Depot |
95 Highland Ave., Seekonk, MA |
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Nearest Target |
79 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA 579 GAR Hwy., Swansea, MA |
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Nearest Walmart
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1180 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA |
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Nearest Walmart Supercenter |
54 Cousineau Dr., Swansea, MA |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
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Infant Care Programs |
Toddler Care Programs |
Preschool Programs |
After School Care Programs |
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2 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
For a full list of care providers, visit www.brightstars.org.
The following providers accept the RI Child Care Assistance Program subsidy:
- Headstart Programs (available through East Bay CAP)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Report Card from RI Department of Education
| RIDE Rating | ||
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Primrose Hill School |
60 Middle Hwy. |
★★★★★ |
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Nayatt School |
400 Nayatt Rd. |
★★★★★ |
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Sowams Elementary School |
364 Sowams Rd. |
★★★★☆ |
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Hampden Meadows School |
297 New Meadow Rd. |
★★★★★ |
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Barrington Middle School |
261 Middle Hwy |
★★★★★ |
| Barrington High School (Grades 9-12) |
220 Lincoln Ave. |
★★★★★ |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Grades K-12
Grades PK-8
Grades 6-12
BANKS
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Bank of America |
257 County Rd. |
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BankNewport |
330 County Rd. |
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Citizens Bank |
184 & 965 County Rd |
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Santander Bank |
186 County Rd. |
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TD Bank |
231 County Rd. |
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Webster Bank |
262 County Rd |
MEDICAL SERVICES
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East Bay Community Action Program – John Digits Facility |
2 Old County Rd. |
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Nearest hospital: Rhode Island Hospital |
2 Dudley St., Providence |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 5 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 4 |
| Jewish Synagogue | 1 |
| Muslim Mosque | (2) Providence |
RECREATION
Barrington Parks and Recreation Department
401- 247-1926
OUTDOOR SPACES
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Barrington Town Beach |
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Barrington Library Playground |
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East Bay Bike Path |
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Haines Memorial State Park |
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Hampden Meadows Greenbelt Walking Path |
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Veterans Memorial Park |
ARTS + OTHER PROGRAMS
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Bay Spring Community Centers – Provides arts, music, cultural, and community programming |
170 Narragansett Ave. |
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Barrington Recreation Dept – provides programming for all ages and summer camps for youths |
283 County Rd. 401-247-1900 x9 |
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YMCA – Bayside – offers gym, pool, pick-up sports and programs for all ages. |
70 West St. |
