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.
Scituate
Scituate
Scituate is best known as the location of the state’s largest drinking-water reservoir serving more than 60 percent of Rhode Island’s residents and businesses. Given the substantial impact of the reservoir on the town’s land mass and ecology, commercial and other activity are largely limited to the northern half of the town, also known as North Scituate. The main east-west route across North Scituate is Danielson Pike, which branches off from Route 6 (Hartford Pike) and runs parallel to it through the village. Another area of some commercial activity is Route 102, which runs north-south along the town’s western border and is also known as Chopmist Hill Road. Located in the town’s southeast corner, the village of Hope borders the city of Cranston, and is the most densely populated residential area of the town.
Living in Scituate:
HCV holders are most likely to find rental opportunities in the village of Hope and along any of the main thoroughfares. There are some two-family homes in these areas, as well as modest single family homes.
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 |
| Clayville/02815 | $858 | $1,144 | $1,287 | $1,551 | $1,914 | $2,343 | $2,695 |
| Foster/02825 | $784 | $1,045 | $1,177 | $1,419 | $1,749 | $2,145 | $2,467 |
| Hope/02831 | $982 | $1,309 | $1,474 | $1,771 | $2,189 | $2,684 | $3,087 |
| Scituate/02874 | $753 | $1,004 | $1,129 | $1,357 | $1,678 | $2,055 | $2,363 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | |
| Clayville/02815 | |
| SRO | $858 |
| 0 BR | $1,144 |
| 1 BR | $1,287 |
| 2 BR | $1,551 |
| 3 BR | $1,914 |
| 4 BR | $2,343 |
| 5 BR | $2,695 |
| Foster/02825 | |
| SRO | $784 |
| 0 BR | $1,045 |
| 1 BR | $1,177 |
| 2 BR | $1,419 |
| 3 BR | $1,749 |
| 4 BR | $2,145 |
| 5 BR | $2,467 |
| Hope/02831 | |
| SRO | $982 |
| 0 BR | $1,309 |
| 1 BR | $1,474 |
| 2 BR | $1,771 |
| 3 BR | $2,189 |
| 4 BR | $2,684 |
| 5 BR | $3,087 |
| Scituate/02874 | |
| SRO | $753 |
| 0 BR | $1,004 |
| 1 BR | $1,129 |
| 2 BR | $1,357 |
| 3 BR | $1,678 |
| 4 BR | $2,055 |
| 5 BR | $2,363 |
GETTING AROUND
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
|
Town Hall |
195 Danielson Pike 401-647-2822 |
|
Library |
North Scituate Library 606 West Greenville Rd. Hope Library 374 North Rd. |
|
Post Office |
175 Danielson Pike, North Scituate |
|
Police Department |
116 Main St., Hope |
| Recycling Center | The Town of Scituate provides weekly curbside rubbish pick up and bi-weekly curbside recycling pick up. |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Nearest CAP Comprehensive Community Action | 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston 401-467-9610 |
| Nearest DHS & SNAP Providence Regional Family Center | 206 Elmwood Avenue, Providence DHS: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) SNAP: 401-415-8200 |
| YMCA Smithfield | 15 Deerfield Dr, Greenville (Smithfield) |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| Brigido’s Fresh Market | 25 Village Plaza Way, North Scituate |
| Scituate Food Market | 1199 Chopmist Hill Rd. Scituate |
| Season’s Corner Market | 34 Hartford Ave., North Scituate. |
| Scituate Food Pantry | 1315 Chopmist Hill Rd, Scituate |
PHARMACY
| Walgreen’s | 47 Village Plaza Way, North Scituate |
SHOPPING
| Walmart | 1776 Plainfield Pike, Cranston |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Scituate Early Learning Center – Pre-School , Toddler, School Age
686 Hartford Pike
For a full list of care providers, visit www.brightstars.org.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Clayville Elementary School Gr. PK-5 |
3 George Washington Highway | ★★★★★ |
| Hope Elementary School Gr. K-5 |
391 North Road |
★★★☆☆ |
| North Scituate Elementary School Gr. K-5 |
46 Institute Lane | ★★★☆☆ |
| Scituate Middle School Gr. 6-8 |
94 Trimtown Road |
★★★☆☆ |
| Scituate High School Gr. 9-12 |
94 Trimtown Road | ★★★★☆ |
BANKS
| Navigant Credit Union | 135 Danielson Pike, Scituate |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Atmed Treatment Center | 1524 Atwood Avenue, Suite 122, Johnston 401-273-9400 |
| WellOne | 35 Village Plaza Way Scituate Village Marketplace North Scituate (401) 647-6262 |
| Nearest hospital: Rhode Island Hospital |
593 Eddy Street, Providence (401) 444-4054 |
| Lifespan Laboratory | 35 Village Plaza Way, North Scituate (401) 764-5225 |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 7 |
| Catholic + Episcopal – Baptist Church | 3 |
| Jewish Synagogue | Cranston (approx. 10 miles, 20-minute drive) |
| Muslim Mosque | Providence (approx. 16 miles, 25-minute drive) |
RECREATION
Scituate Parks and Recreations Department
OUTDOOR SPACES
| Berkander Field |
| Hope Memorial Field |
| Gorham Field |
| Dean Andrews Memorial Field |
| Lawton Farm |
| Westconnaug Meadows – trail |
| Walking Trail on Rockland Road |
| Hope Pond Recreational Area |
| Tasca Field |
ARTS AND RECREATION
| RI Art Classes | Provides a safe, productive and fun environment for art instruction of children, youth, and adults. |
| Scituate Youth Drama | Offers education in the performing arts and enriches the local communities by producing multiple youth based productions a year. |
