Section 8 in Rhode Island: FMR & Landlord Guide

17,914 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 1 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
1
1 total markets
Active vouchers
17,914
Occupied
14,090
79% utilized
Source-of-income law
Protected statewide
RI Fair Housing Practices Act

Can a Rhode Island landlord refuse Section 8?

No. Rhode Island state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.

RI Fair Housing Practices Act

Housing subsidy protected.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in Rhode Island

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Rhode Island data feeds directly into the tools below.