Felon Friendly Apartments in Rhode Island
Explore apartment communities, houses, and other housing options by city. “Felon friendly” is a search term, not a verified property designation. Check each property's screening rules; approval is never guaranteed.
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Latest screening records
Records may be unverified. Check each listing's verification status and contact the property directly to confirm its current screening policy.
106-108 Columbia Ave, 3rd floor (HCV courtesy lead)
Pawtucket, RI
Verification date not provided
108 Capital St. (HCV courtesy lead)
Pawtucket, RI
Verification date not provided
136 Oakdale Avenue (HCV courtesy lead)
Pawtucket, RI
Verification date not provided
147 Warren Avenue, 2nd floor (HCV courtesy lead)
Pawtucket, RI
Verification date not provided
188 Division St., 3rd floor (HCV courtesy lead)
Pawtucket, RI
Verification date not provided
28 Margaret St., Unit #2 (HCV courtesy lead)
Pawtucket, RI
Verification date not provided
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Housing guidance for Rhode Island
Background information, application guidance, and resources in smaller sections you can return to as needed.
How screening varies in Rhode Island
There is no universal "felony-friendly" certification. Screening policies differ by property and management company. This page does not make claims about state or local law; confirm a property’s current requirements directly before applying.
Rhode Island resources
CENTRAL FALLS CFHA THREE-ARCHIVED-SITE REVIEW — Archived Central Falls Housing Authority http://previousversion.cfhousing.org/public.aspx, checked September 30, 2026, reports three public-housing developments totaling 327 historical inventory apartments: Forand Manor 148, Forand Manor Annex 54, and Wilfrid Manor 125. Its 22 efficiency/299 one-bedroom/six two-bedroom breakdown is only portfolio-wide.
No residential street, live vacant unit or current waitlist status was verified; 30 Washington and 466 Hunt are office/application locations, not homes. Its application http://previousversion.cfhousing.org/documents/publicHousing/publicHousingApplicationEn.pdf asks about felony history but does not provide a blanket decision.
The voucher page http://previousversion.cfhousing.org/hcv.aspx advertises an open list “as of December 17, 2017,” too old to use as a present status. See the Central Falls city resource for dated source caveats and contact details.
A practical next step
Preparing your application
A little preparation can help you ask better questions before paying an application fee.
- Gather proof of income (recent pay stubs, an offer letter, or bank statements).
- Collect positive references from prior landlords or employers where possible.
- Prepare a brief, honest explanation letter that provides context for your record.
- Ask each property directly about its reported screening policy before paying any application fee.
- Confirm the lookback period and which offense types a property may consider.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What do the screening and verification statuses mean on Rhode Island listings?
A listing's screening status describes the policy reported for that property, while its verification status describes the status of that information. Check both, along with any verification date, and contact the property directly because policies can change.
Are all Rhode Island listings verified?
No. Unverified records may be publicly visible. Each listing displays its verification status, and a verification date appears when one is available.
Does a listing in Rhode Island guarantee approval?
No. A listing is not a promise of acceptance. Screening policies and decisions are made by each property; contact it directly to confirm its current requirements before applying.
Where can I find state-specific guidance for Rhode Island?
If state guidance or resources are provided on this page, review them below. This page is informational only and does not determine how a property's screening policy applies to you.
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This page is informational only and is not a rental application. Reported policies can change at any time and approval is never guaranteed. Contact the property directly to verify. Last updated October 7, 2026.