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 20 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.
Little Compton
Little Compton
Little Compton sits at the most eastern edge of Rhode Island, connected to Westport, Massachusetts. It is south of Tiverton, which connects to the mainland via Fall River, MA. It is accessible to Aquidneck Island via Route 24 in Tiverton. Outside of New Shoreham (Block Island) Little Compton is Rhode Island’s smallest town. Route 77 (West Main Rd.) is the main north-south route, which connects to Tiverton. Most town commerce and services are in the town center, east of West Main Road, at the intersection of Meetinghouse Lane and South of Commons Road.
Living in Little Compton:
Given the very few two-family homes in the town, HCV holders may find modest single-family homes as their best option for renting.
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | SRO | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
| Little Compton/02837 | $1,023 | $1,364 | $1,540 | $1,848 | $2,288 | $2,794 | $3,213 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | |
| Little Compton/02837 | |
| SRO | $1,023 |
| 0 BR | $1,364 |
| 1 BR | $1,540 |
| 2 BR | $1,848 |
| 3 BR | $2,288 |
| 4 BR | $2,794 |
| 5 BR | $3,213 |
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA:
None.
Nearest stop is Fish Road in Tiverton for the Route 61X Tiverton/East Bay Park-n-Ride with service to Providence. (Approx. 12 miles, 20-minute drive.)
Driving times by car (average):
- Providence (35 miles)—44 minutes
- Warwick (44 miles)—57 minutes
- Newport (25 miles)—47 minutes
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
|
Town Hall |
40 Commons 401-365-4400 |
|
Library |
Brownell Library 40 Commons |
|
Post Office</p< |
4S of Commons Road |
|
Police Department |
60 Simmons Road |
| Recycling Center | 122 Amy Hart Path |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Social Services at Town Hall: Susan Sisson | 6 West Street |
| (401) 423-9804 | |
| Eastbay Community Action – Lower Bay Region | 41 Conanicus Ave. |
| (401) 423-7261 | |
| Community Center | 19 Broadway, Newport |
| Number of programs for all ages, including after school club, teens, summer camp; seniors programs; and theatre. | 401- 847-7821 |
|
Nearest DHS Office: Newport Regional Family Center |
31 John Clarke Road, Middletown 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) |
|
Nearest SNAP Office: Newport Regional Family Center |
272 Valley Road, Ste 1 SNAP: 401-851-2100 |
| Nearest YMCA: Fall River YMCA |
199 N. Main St., Fall River, MA |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| Wilbur General Store | 50 Commons |
| Food Distribution Center – Little Compton Assistance Association | 115 E Main Rd. |
SHOPPING
|
Nearest Walmart Supercenter |
638 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
|
Infant Care Programs |
Toddler Care Programs |
Preschool Programs |
After School Care Programs |
|
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
No BrightStars link for Little Compton. See nearby Tiverton for additional programs.
Headstart Program: East Bay CAP programs located in Tiverton (approx. 10 miles, 18-minute drive).
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Wilbur & McMahon Schools Gr. PK-8 |
28 Commons | ★★★☆☆ |
| Portsmouth High School* Gr. 9-12 |
120 Education Ln., Portsmouth | ★★★★☆ |
*Little Compton students attend Portsmouth High School for grades 9-12
BANKS
| BayCoast Bank | 2 Meetinghouse Lane |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Lifespan Urgent Care | 1360 West Main Road, Middletown 401-606-3110 |
| Ocean State Urgent Care | 67 Valley Road, Middletown 401-847-4950 |
| Southcoast Health Middletown Urgent Care | 670 Aquidneck Ave #7, Middletown 401-847-0519 |
| Nearest Hospital: Newport Hospital |
20 Powel Ave., Newport 401-846-6400 |
| Southcoast Health Urgent Care | 450 William S Canning Blvd #2, Fall River, MA 508-973-0250 |
| Nearest Hospital: St. Anne’s Hospital |
795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 508-674-5600 |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 1 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 2 |
| Jewish Synagogue | Bristol (approx. 17 miles, 29-minute drive) |
| Muslim Mosque | Fall River, MA (approx. 17 miles, 26-minute drive) |
RECREATION
Little Compton Parks and Recreation Department
OUTDOOR SPACES
| South Shore Beach |
| Town of Little Compton Beach |
| Tappens Beach |
| Briggs Point |
| Wilbour Woods |
| Dundery Brook Trail |
| P.T. Marvell Preserve |
| Simmons Mill Management Area |
ARTS + OTHER PROGRAMS
| Little Compton Community Center | Number of programs throughout the year for all ages. |
