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.
New Shoreham
New Shoreham
The Town of New Shoreham is more commonly known as Block Island, though that is technically the name of the island itself. This town, accessible only by ferry or boat to the main land, is a self-contained community that is proud of its independence and resilience. Its population of under 1,000 residents multiplies significantly during the summer with its seasonal occupants and tourists. The town center is the heart of the community.
Living in New Shoreham:
In recent years, New Shoreham has made strides in seeking to accommodate its seasonal workforce and other lower income residents; however, housing on the island remains very tight.
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
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
| 16 Old Town Rd. 401-466-3200 |
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| Library | 9 Dodge St. |
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Post Office |
32T Water St. |
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Police Department |
10 Beach Ave. |
| Recycling Center | 14 West Beach Rd. |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Nearest CAP: Tri-County Community Action Agency – Southern Region |
1935 Kingstown Road, Wakefield 401-789-3016 |
| Nearest DHS/ SNAP Office: South County Regional Family Center (Stedman Center) |
4808 Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield SNAP: 1-401-782-4300 DHS: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| Block Island Grocery | 242 Ocean Ave. |
| Block Island Depot | 101 Ocean Ave. |
| Helping Hands Food Pantry at Harbor Church | 21 Water St. |
SHOPPING
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Nearest Walmart Supercenter |
1031 Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown |
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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0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Block Island School Gr. K-12 |
High Street | ★★★☆☆ |
BANKS
| Washington Trust | 123 Ocean Ave. |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Block Island Health Services | 6 Payne Road, P.O. Box 919, New Shoreham 401-466-2974 |
| South County Hospital | 100 Kenyon Ave., South Kingstown (Wakefield) (401) 782-8020 |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 1 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 3 |
