Rhode Island is facing a housing crisis. 

a very brief overview

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More than half of all renters across the state are housing cost burdened, meaning that they spend over 30% of their income on housing.

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Being cost burdened means living with the constant fear of losing your home.

 

In 2016, an estimated 5,000 households were evicted, the vast majority for not meeting their rent.

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That same year, at least 4,200 people were homeless for one night or more. Almost 25% of them were children. 

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Today, an estimated 30,000 families are waiting to receive housing vouchers, and can expect to wait for the next 7 to 10 years.

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A safe, healthy home is crucial for holding a job, supporting a family, and going to school. 

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Housing is a right, not a privilege. 

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Find these stats and more in HousingWorksRI's 2017 Fact Book.

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