Executive Office of Housing

What Executive Office of Housing does

The Executive Office of Housing (EOH) is Rhode Island's lead state agency for housing, homelessness, and community development, established in 2022 under R.I.G.L § 42-167 and operating under Governor Dan McKee's administration. EOH administers a portfolio of housing and homelessness programs that includes the Consolidated Homeless Fund, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program and Municipal Infrastructure Design Initiative (both funded by a $120 million state housing bond), the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the Entry Level Homeownership Program, the Public Developer Program, the Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program, the 38% Pilot Program, and the Municipal Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The agency is led by Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard, with Tara Booker serving as Executive Director of Homelessness and Deborah Flannery as Deputy Secretary.

EOH delivers services through a statewide network of 7 Regional Access Points (RAPs) — operated by Community Care Alliance, Crossroads, Newport Mental Health, OpenDoors, WARM Center, Sojourner House, and the mobile House of Hope/Shower to Empower unit — plus approximately 20 year-round and seasonal emergency shelters and warming centers run by core nonprofit partners including Amos House. Direct services (shelter, case management, housing navigation, mental health and substance use referrals, domestic violence support) are delivered by contracted providers; EOH retains funding administration and oversight. The underlying technology stack consists of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for coordinated entry tracking, the EOH Data Hub, and an Emergency Shelter Data Dashboard providing real-time shelter utilization data. Public-facing resources include the 2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook (developed with the Rhode Island Center for Justice, HousingWorks RI, and Rhode Island Legal Services), available in English and Spanish.

EOH does not sell products or services; its revenue model is exclusively governmental. Funding flows from four streams: state general appropriations, the $120 million housing bond (with $8.27M in awards announced April 2026 supporting 665 housing units including 238 affordable homes), federal HUD CDBG allocations (~$10M over two years, with $3.5M in a record 2025 supporting 941 affordable units across 8 municipalities), and State Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Funds are distributed via competitive grants to Rhode Island's 33 municipalities, nonprofit service providers, and housing developers. Quantifiable outputs include approximately 1,400 emergency shelter beds supported through the Consolidated Homeless Fund, 40 dedicated beds for older adults (55+) at the Randall Street shelter, and 941 affordable housing units supported in the 2025 CDBG cycle.

Name

Executive Office of Housing

Legal name

Executive Office of Housing (State of Rhode Island)

Website

https://housing.ri.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Executive Office of Housing (EOH) is Rhode Island's lead state agency for housing, homelessness, and community development under R.I.G.L § 42-167, distributing state, bond, and federal funds to municipalities, nonprofits, and developers and coordinating a statewide network of Regional Access Points and emergency shelters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Housing Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Government housing programs
• Homelessness response services
• Affordable housing development
• Community development funding
• Housing bond programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. State General Funds: State budget appropriations allocated to support housing programs, homelessness response, and community development initiatives.
2. Bond Funding: Rhode Island's historic $120 million housing bond provides capital for infrastructure improvements, affordable housing development, and planning initiatives through programs like Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program and Housing 2030 Municipal Infrastructure Design Initiative.
3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Federal HUD funds administered by the state for municipalities to support affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and community development projects.
4. State Fiscal Recovery Funds: Federal American Rescue Plan Act funds used for winter response grants and homelessness prevention programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Executive Office of Housing (EOH) serves as Rhode Island's lead state agency for housing, homelessness, and community development under R.I.G.L § 42-167. It administers and distributes state and federal housing funds (including CDBG, the $120 million state housing bond, and State Fiscal Recovery Funds), coordinates the homelessness response system through Regional Access Points and approximately 1,400 emergency shelter beds, and runs programs aimed at expanding affordable housing production, supporting homeownership, and providing landlord-tenant resources.

Product overview

The Executive Office of Housing (EOH) is Rhode Island's lead state agency for housing, homelessness, and community development. Rather than a unified software platform, EOH operates a portfolio of housing programs, funding mechanisms, and resource hubs that work together to address the state's housing needs. The core service infrastructure includes Regional Access Points (RAPs) as centralized entry points to the homelessness response system, supported by Consolidated Homeless Fund programs funding shelters and services. EOH administers major housing production initiatives including the Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program and Housing 2030 Municipal Infrastructure Design Initiative (bond-funded), Community Development Block Grants, and the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Additional programs support homeownership (Entry Level Homeownership Program), municipal revitalization, public developers, and transit-oriented development. The agency also provides public resources including the Landlord Tenant Handbook, EOH Data Hub, and Emergency Shelter Data Dashboard. Together, these programs and resources form a coordinated ecosystem addressing housing production, affordability, homelessness prevention, and community development across Rhode Island.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Access Points (RAPs) Centralized entry points for individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness to access housing-related services, including case management, housing navigation, emergency shelter referrals, mental health services, and substance use support. Operated through 7 regional locations plus a mobile unit across Rhode Island.
• Consolidated Homeless Fund Statewide funding mechanism supporting emergency shelters, street outreach, housing problem solving, rapid rehousing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island. FY26 anticipated funding approximately $19 million.

Quantifiable outcome

• 665 housing units to be developed including 238 affordable homes through Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Amos HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025State's primary nonprofit partner for emergency shelter operations. Operates the largest family shelter, state-funded older adults shelter (55+) with 40 beds at 100 Randall Street, and Operation First Step for adults with substance use disorders. Received approximately $1.2M in FY25 Consolidated Homeless Fund for older adult shelter operations.
• Community Care Alliance (CCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Regional Access Point in Woonsocket (245 Main Street) providing housing problem solving, assessments, referrals to mental health and substance use services, and family support services. Also operates seasonal shelter, warming center, family shelter, and CCA Dignity Bus mobile shower unit.
• CrossroadscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Regional Access Point at 160 Broad Street Providence, overnight warming center (24 hours), family shelter, and women's shelter. Provides housing problem solving and referrals to education, employment, SOAR, and SNAP services.
• WARM CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Regional Access Point at 16 High Street Westerly (M-F 7am-10pm), seasonal shelter at 56 Spruce Street Westerly and 8 North Road Peace Dale, and WARM Welcome House. Received $43,350 for two seasonal family shelters in South County.
• Newport Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Regional Access Point at 42 Valley Road Middletown (M,F 8am-4:30pm; T,TH 8am-7pm) providing housing problem solving and connection to outreach and emergency services. Also operates overnight warming center at 1 Eisenhower Street Newport.
• OpenDoorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Regional Access Point at 1139 Main Street Pawtucket (M-F 9am-3pm) providing housing assessments and documentation services. Also operates seasonal family shelter (572 Elmwood Avenue Providence) and individual shelter (356 Clinton Street Woonsocket).
• Sojourner HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictim Service Provider Regional Access Point at 1570 Westminster Street Providence providing housing problem solving, domestic violence/sexual assault/human trafficking specific services, SOAR services for survivors, and workforce readiness support.
• House of Hope (Shower to Empower)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Regional Access Point operating at rotating locations: McDonald's 59 Central Street Providence (M), Project Weber/Renew 36 Park Place Pawtucket (T), Thundermist Health Center 450 Clinton Street Woonsocket (W), Thundermist 186 Providence Street West Warwick (TH), Cranston Street Armory 123 Dexter Street Providence (F).
• Rhode Island State Council of ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $150,000 in additional winter shelter funding to continue operating emergency pop-up sites at Matthewson Street Church and Community Church of Providence (Wayland Ave). Operates sites 7pm-7am serving all populations.
• East Bay Community Action ProgramsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with City of East Providence for Emergency Hub at Robert E. Rock Senior Center providing shelter for 15 individuals, funded through Municipal Homelessness Support Initiative ($30,642).
• Rhode Island League of Cities and TownssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization representing Rhode Island municipalities expressing support for Housing 2030 infrastructure programs. Executive Director Randy Rossi quoted supporting programs that help municipalities plan, design, and deliver infrastructure for housing growth.
• Town of West WarwickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $40,000 in additional winter funding to continue operating emergency pop-up site at West Warwick Civic Center (100 Factory Street), operating 5pm-9am. Fire Chief Jeffrey Varone noted serving 20+ guests nightly during 18-day cold spell.
• Rhode Island Center for JusticesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on 2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook development, providing legal expertise on landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.
• HousingWorks RIsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on 2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook development and referenced as a housing resource connecting Rhode Islanders to housing services statewide.
• Rhode Island Legal ServicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on 2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook development, providing legal services expertise on tenant rights.
• Rhode Island Coalition to End HomelessnesssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as additional resource partner for homelessness support, connecting individuals to coordinated entry system.
• Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCoordinates municipal warming centers and shares information on emergency shelter resources during severe weather events.
• United Way 211secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner24/7 phone line (211) available as alternative access point for individuals without internet to connect to housing and homelessness resources. Translation services offered in multiple languages.
• Church Community Housing CorporationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Newport County for CDBG-funded affordable housing. Executive Director Christian Belden cited CDBG funds providing flexibility to respond to diverse community housing needs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Housing and Community Development: California's state housing agency administering multifamily housing finance, state housing law, and community development block grants; a much larger incumbent with the same fundamental program mix as EOH.
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: New Jersey's state agency overseeing housing production, homelessness, and community development programs including CDBG and state housing financing; directly comparable state-level housing policy portfolio.
• New York State Homes and Community Renewal: Large state housing and community renewal agency administering tax credits, housing finance, and homelessness programs across New York; broader scope but directly comparable state-level housing administration function.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal housing agency that is the upstream source of CDBG and other program funds flowing to EOH; a broader incumbent that sets the regulatory and funding framework within which EOH operates.

Direct peers

• Oregon Housing and Community Services: Oregon's state housing finance and policy agency administering affordable housing tax credits, homelessness programs, and community development; operates with a similar integrated state-level housing mandate as EOH.
• Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities: Massachusetts' state-level cabinet agency administering housing, homelessness, and community development programs with a statutory lead-agency role directly analogous to EOH's R.I.G.L § 42-167 designation.
• Connecticut Department of Housing: Connecticut's state housing agency administering affordable housing development, homelessness response, and CDBG programs with a similar regional New England housing policy role.
• Washington State Department of Commerce (Housing Division): Washington's state-level housing division within Commerce administering affordable housing investments, homelessness response, and community development; comparable state-level integrated housing agency model.
• Rhode Island Housing (RIHousing): Rhode Island's state housing finance agency and a closely linked entity that finances affordable housing, administers federal housing programs, and partners with EOH. Direct peer given overlapping affordable housing mandate within the same state.
• Colorado Division of Housing: Colorado's state housing division administering affordable housing finance, homelessness grants, and community development block grants; directly comparable in mission and programmatic scope to EOH.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles3 records

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