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Below are some basic resources we get asked about frequently. If you have other resources that would be helpful to share with neighbors, please let us know!

For most issues facing residents of Providence, call the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1 or downloading “PVD311” on your smartphone for 24/7 access. 

FAQS

Call the City Clerk at: 401-521-7477

 

Call Board of Canvases 401-680-5525 or visit the RI Secretary of State site

Call Animal Control: 401-243-6040

Call the Parks Department: 401-680-7201

Call the Historic District Commission for guidance: 401-680-8400

Here’s the lowdown on the current lead laws and all things related to lead safety:

Schedule an appointment to receive a free home energy assessment from Rhode Island Energy.

Complete the Healthy Homes Rhode Island Intake Form to receive your FREE asthma & home health assessment. 

GHHI staff will visit your home/apartment to provide:

  • Whole-home health assessment
  • Personalized home health & asthma education
  • Tips for creating a healthier home environment
  • Free home interventions to reduce asthma triggers (including mold, pests/rodents, leaks, dust mites & HVAC issues

Call the Department of Public Works: 401-680-7500

Call the Department of Public Works: 401-680-7500

Call the Tax collector: 401-331-5252

Call Senior Services: 401- 680-5741

Call Waste Management at least 24 hours before your regularly scheduled trash collection day to request a FREE bulky item or e-waste pick-up at 1-800-972-4545.

  • Describe the item(s) you are calling to have picked up, limit 3 items per collection day.
  • Place the items at the curb no earlier than 4:00pm on the day before your regular trash collection day.

Call the Board of Licenses for a permit: 401-680-5207

1. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA)
Landlords who would like to rent to voucher holders should contact their local PHA(s). The PHA may provide you details on the local process and the method for posting your vacant units. The PHA may also share locally used websites or platforms for advertising available rental units. Use the following link to find your local PHA’s contact information: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts.

2. SELECT A TENANT
The PHA admits eligible families to its HCV program. Select and approve one of these voucher holders based on your own rental criteria, then fill out the voucher holder’s Request for Tenancy Approval form. The PHA must determine that the proposed rent is reasonable compared to similar units in the marketplace and not higher than those paid by unassisted tenants on the premises.

3. MAKE SURE HOUSING MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS
An inspector will conduct an HQS inspection. All housing units with HCV tenants must meet the following thirteen (13) HQS performance requirements both at commencement of assisted occupancy and throughout the assisted tenancy:
• Sanitary facilities
• Food preparation and refuse disposal
• Space and security
• Thermal environment
• Illumination and electricity
• Structure and materials
• Interior air quality
• Water supply
• Lead-based paint
• Access
• Site and neighborhood
• Sanitary conditions
• Smoke detectors

4. SIGN LEASE AND HAP CONTRACT, AND START RECEIVING PAYMENTS
Once you and the tenant sign a lease and you submit the signed lease to your local PHA, you will receive a HAP contract from the PHA to sign. Once the HAP contract between you and the PHA is executed, you will begin to receive monthly HAPS from the PHA and the remainder of the rent payment from the tenant.

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elected officials

RI State Senators

 

RI State Representatives

City Councilor

Ward 13: Rachel Miller, President of City Council