City of Providence Code Violation Home Repair Program
City of Providence, Department of Inspection and Standards / Providence Revolving Fund
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs City of Providence Code Violation Home Repair Program in its Providence, RI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Mayor Smiley launched this program in partnership with the Providence Revolving Fund to help income-eligible homeowners who have incurred multiple housing code violations make essential repairs at no cost. Funded by DIS fee collections and a $3 million ARPA allocation, the program targets 1-4 unit properties owned by households at or below 100% AMI. There are no out-of-pocket expenses for qualifying participants.
Free repairs; funded by DIS fees and $3M ARPA; value varies by code violations.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Providence, RI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Providence Revolving Fund, Statewide Home Repair Program Up to $50,000 (1-2 units); up to $75,000 (3-4 units)
- City of Providence CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Deferred loans/grants; no interest; varies by scope
- Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (RI WAP) Free services; DOE average ~$6,500 per unit
- Clean Heat Rhode Island, Heat Pump Incentive Program Up to $18,000 (income-eligible: 100% of costs); up to $11,500 (standard: 60%)
Key Details
- Must have multiple housing code violations on 1-4 unit property
- Income at or below 100% of Area Median Income
- No out-of-pocket expenses for qualifying homeowners
- Providence Revolving Fund administers contractor work
- Contact Providence DIS at 401-680-5201
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 401-680-5201
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Ongoing; contact DIS at 401-680-5201
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for City of Providence Code Violation Home Repair Program in Providence?
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How do I apply for City of Providence Code Violation Home Repair Program in Providence, RI?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Providence, Department of Inspection and Standards / Providence Revolving Fund; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 401-680-5201. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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