Housing

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jan 23, 2026

SB 2259: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermits homestead tax exemptions up to 20% for residential properties, reducing property tax burden - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tax exemptions on residential properties, reducing homeowner costs and supporting housing affordability through direct property tax relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2289: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT

This bill amends Rhode Island's Fair Housing Practices Act to explicitly allow tenants with disabilities to keep service animals (trained dogs) and emotional support animals (dogs or cats providing emotional support, without certification) in rental housing. It prohibits landlords from denying housing or imposing fees based on these animals. The law directly affects renters with disabilities who rely on such animals for daily living and ensures they cannot be discriminated against for this accommodation. Key provisions clarify definitions of "emotional support animal" and require landlords to make reasonable accommodations for these animals under fair housing law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from denying housing or fees for service/emotional support animals, preventing discrimination against disabled tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 7294: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- TIVERTON

Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low- and moderate-income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits accessory dwelling units in low-income housing projects, restricting development options and limiting housing supply for affordable housing.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2305: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves 5-year waiting period and numerical limits for sealing eviction records, directly strengthening tenant rights and reducing barriers to housing stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2121: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION

Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPermits landlords to skip lead inspections due to state resource gaps, weakening tenant safety standards in housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7324: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds essential housing program via $500k appropriation, aligning with fiscal support for public services and government spending priorities.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Sojourner House's housing program for vulnerable individuals fleeing danger, directly advancing affordable housing access and homelessness support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Development

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2274: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill caps multi-family housing projects at 40k residents, restricting development scale and limiting housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7285: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords provide tenants with lease copies within 10 days, enhancing transparency and tenant rights in residential agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 23, 2026

HB 7315: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

Establishes the rural housing development revolving fund for the purpose of providing loans to support low- and moderate-income housing development projects in rural areas.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rural housing development revolving fund providing loans for low/moderate-income housing projects, directly advancing affordable housing funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 7372: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

HB 7372 allows the town of Tiverton to establish its own density bonuses for development projects based on the town's existing zoning regulations. This bill directly affects Tiverton's local land use planning by giving the town authority to determine how much additional building space developers can receive as incentives. The key provision removes a state-level restriction, enabling Tiverton to tailor density bonus rules to its specific zoning framework. This change supports local control over housing and development policies within the town's designated zones.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables Tiverton to create density bonuses for developers, incentivizing housing development and affordable units through local zoning control - directly advances housing growth.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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