Click HERE to view the HPRP-Provider Network webpage.
What is the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)?
- HPRP was created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
- HPRP provides assistance to households to help prevent and reduce homelessness.
- HPRP is intended for individuals and families who are currently homeless or would be homeless but for this assistance.
- HPRP is used after all other resources have been exhausted.
- HPRP can only help clients who can maintain/sustain their housing after this assistance ends.
What type of services can I receive under HPRP?
Social Services
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Financial Assistance |
Case Management |
Rental Assistance (No Subsidized Housing) |
Housing Search and Placement |
Rent arrearages (No Subsidized Housing) |
Legal services |
Security deposits |
Financial Counseling |
Utility Payments & Deposits |
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Moving cost assistance |
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No Mortgage Assistance |
Who is eligible to receive HPRP assistance?
Typically, homeless or imminently homeless individuals and families are eligible to receive services if they meet the following criteria:
- Household’s income cannot exceed 50% of Area Median Income [AMI] :
50% Area Median Income Limits (Effective June 2011 - Updated Annually) |
Region* |
1 Person |
2 Person |
3 Person |
4 Person |
5 Person |
6 Person |
7 Person |
8 Person |
Newport |
30800 |
35200 |
39600 |
44000 |
47550 |
51050 |
54600 |
58100 |
Middletown |
Portsmouth |
Providence |
26100 |
29800 |
33550 |
37250 |
40250 |
43250 |
46200 |
49200 |
Fall River |
Westerly |
28850 |
32950 |
37050 |
41150 |
44450 |
47750 |
51050 |
54350 |
Hopkinton |
New Shoreham |
- Households MUST be able to sustain their housing once assistance ends.
- Households MUST be homeless or imminently homeless within two weeks.
- Households MUST have no other housing options, financial resources, or support networks identified.
- Households MUST be willing to receive case management, attend Financial Counseling, and adhere to any other program restrictions and requirements.
Am I considered a Rapid Re-Housing Client or a Homelessness Prevention Client?
Rapid Re-Housing Clients (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention Clients (At-risk) |
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Living in an EMERGENCY Shelter
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Living in an TRANSITIONAL Shelter
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Living in a place not meant for human habitation (Car, park, etc)*
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Living in motel or hotel with a voucher or assistance from a non-profit or another local/state/federal agency
*NOTE: A client who is living with friends or family (doubled-up) is NOT considered homeless according to HUD’s definition. |
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Living with family or friends (“Doubled-Up” )
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Renting an Apartment with an Eviction Notice
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Renting an apartment that has been condemned and are being forced to move
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Renting an apartment with substantial utility arrears that will result in an eviction of the client
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Renting an apartment that has been foreclosed on, resulting in the eviction of the client
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Living in motel or hotel with NO VOUCHERS from a non-profit or government agency
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Own a home that is being foreclosed and wish to move to a rental *NOTE: No Mortgage Assistance
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Who should I contact?*
- Dial 211 from any RI phone and ask for information.
- Visit our website: http://www.hrc.ri.gov/HPRP.php .
ACCESS-RI |
Blackstone Valley CAP |
Comprehensive CAP |
Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) |
401-726-2422 |
(401) 723-4520 |
(401)467-9610 |
Pawtucket, Providence, Cranston, Lincoln, Central Falls |
Pawtucket, Central Falls |
Cranston, Coventry, Foster, Scituate |
East Bay CAP |
Family Resources CAP |
Family Service RI |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) & Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) |
(401) 437-1000 ext 129 |
(401) 766-0900 |
(401)331-1350 |
East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol |
Woonsocket |
Providence |
Lucy's Hearth |
McAuley House |
New Hope for Families |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) & Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) & Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) & Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
401-619-3009 |
401-941-9013 |
728-8490 |
Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton, Jamestown |
Providence |
Providence, Central Falls, & Pawtucket |
Project Hope |
South County CAP |
Tri-Town CAP |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) & Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) |
401-728-0515 |
(401) 789-3016 |
(401) 351-2750 |
Pawtucket |
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, West Greenwich |
Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, North Providence, Glocester, BuRapid Rehousing (Homeless)iville |
West Bay CAP |
Operation Stand Down RI |
RI Legal Services |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) and Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) & Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
Homelessness Prevention (At risk) and Rapid Rehousing (Homeless) |
(401) 732-4660 |
1-800-861-VETS or 401-383-4730 |
(401) 274-2652 |
Warwick, West Warwick and East Greenwich |
VETERANS ONLY Statewide |
Statewide |
You can also dial 211 to get more information on other services and resources available in their community.
Click on the map-icon for a map view of Rhode Island's HPRP recipients.
*Please note that due to limited resources and the overwhelming need for assistance in Rhode Island, some agencies may only be providing social services or may have a full case load and be unable to accept new clients.
HPRP Public Information/Announcements:
How do I report fraud or abuse/misuse of funds?
If you suspect abuse or misuse of Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing funds, you can visit HUD's Office of the Inspector General website for more information on contacting the proper authorities.
How can I learn more about stimulus programs?
If you are interested in learning about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, you can click HERE.
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