FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 8, 2019
CONTACT INFO. :
Office of the Mayor
Patricia Resende
(401) 529-3207
presende@cityofeastprov.com
Mayor launches affordable home lottery with veteran preference
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, together with the city’s Community Development Office, has launched a lottery for a single-family home at below market rent that will give preference to one deserving veteran or veteran family. The city encourages both veterans and non-veterans to apply.
The newly renovated, one-bedroom home has an open-space feel and features newly installed hardwood floors, windows and lighting fixtures. The home also boasts new kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures. The home, located at 47 Payette St., is centrally located near the high school, senior center and shops and restaurants. There is also off-street parking available.
This project is funded through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department through their Community Development Block Grant Program.
Applications and information packets explaining the eligibility, process and deadlines are available at the following locations:
• East Providence City Hall Lobby
• East Providence Veteran’s Inc. (860 A, Suite 6 Waterman Ave.)
• East Providence Planning Department
• East Providence Clerk’s Office
• East Providence Senior Center
• Weaver Library
• Riverside Library
• City’s website: www.eastprovidence.com
Dates to remember:
• An OPEN HOUSE will be held on Nov. 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• All submissions must be filed by Dec. 10, 2019 by 4 p.m.
• The lottery drawing will be held during the Dec. 17, 2019 City Council meeting.
• Keys to 47 Payette Ave. will be presented to the veteran or recipient on Dec. 23, 2019.
To view a video tour of the home, please visit our city’s website at www.eastprovidence.com and the City of East Providence – Office of the Mayor Facebook Page.
Should you have any questions, please call the City of East Providence Mayor’s Office at 401-435-7500.
