Housing Research
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Housing Reports and Publications

Explore data, publications, and annual reports on Rhode Island’s housing landscape

Gain insight into the state’s housing trends, development initiatives, and the impact of RIHousing programs. Access reports, research studies, and public documents that highlight our ongoing work to expand affordable housing opportunities and strengthen communities across Rhode Island.

State Fiscal Recovery Funding (SFRF) Program Dashboard

Dashboard tracks RIHousing’s progress in the implementation of the State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Low & Moderate Income Housing by Community

Dashboard tracks each community’s progress towards their affordable housing goals.

RIHousing Rent Survey

Each year RIHousing compiles data on average rental costs across the state. Explore our latest Rent Survey data here.

Policy Map

Policy Map is a new mapping and reporting tool to illustrate how our investments are meeting the needs of Rhode Island communities.

Evictions Dashboard

Based on monthly data received from Rhode Island courts, this dashboard tracks the number of eviction case filings, hearings, judgments, and monetary awards observed within the state.

Healthy Housing, Healthy Communities (H3C) Initiative

RIHousing’s Healthy Housing, Healthy Communities (H3C) Initiative works to build strategies, organize resources, identify partnerships and develop innovative approaches to align housing and healthcare investments within Rhode Island.

Other Housing Data Resources

2025 Housing Fact Book
HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University is a clearinghouse of information about housing in Rhode Island. Their annual Housing Fact Book provides an overview of the state of housing in Rhode Island, including fact sheets on all 39 cities and towns, comparing homeownership and rental costs and local housing stock.

Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies – “State of the Nation’s Housing Report”

National Low Income Housing Coalition – “Out of Reach Report”

The RI Zoning Atlas is an interactive mapping tool that provides an overview of zoning conditions impacting housing and development across the state.

Annual Report

Explore highlights from the past year, including key achievements, financial performance, and community impact. The 2024 Annual Report showcases RIHousing’s continued commitment to creating affordable homes, supporting Rhode Islanders, and strengthening communities across the state.

State & Federal Reports

RIHousing collaborates with state and federal partners to provide detailed reports on housing programs, funding, and compliance. These reports offer transparency into how resources are allocated, how programs perform, and how we contribute to statewide and national housing goals.

RIHousing Reports

Discover reports that highlight RIHousing’s annual performance, strategic initiatives, and community impact. These documents provide an overview of our programs, investments, and progress toward expanding affordable housing opportunities and supporting Rhode Islanders across the state.

Are you a Newport resident?

Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract.

Newport-Census-Map

Only residents of census tract 405 are eligible for the FirstGenHomeRI pilot program.

The map on the left shows the approximated eligible region.

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Data mapped by PolicyMap, an online GIS mapping tool.

Do you live in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Newport or East Providence?

Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract for application prioritization.

Applications from residents who live in the census tract listed below are prioritized.

Central Falls 44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000
Pawtucket 44007016000, 44007015300, 44007015100, 44007015200, 44007015500, 44007016600, 44007016700, 44007017000, 44007017100, 44007016100, 44007016400
Newport 44005040500, 44005041100
East Providence 44007010100, 44007010501

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