Housing

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 8105: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT

Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, align state law with federal standards and remove a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans discriminatory housing notices and aligns state law with federal fair housing standards to prevent discrimination, strengthening tenant protections under the Fair Housing Practices Act.95% confidence

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2674: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY

Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $25M in bonds to fund affordable housing projects, directly allocating public funds for essential housing services under fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds affordable multi-family housing projects via $25M bond issuance for Providence Housing Trust Fund, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Housing Finance

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 8040: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits zoning restrictions on recovery houses, facilitating housing development for specific needs without additional barriers, aligning with housing development policy goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8169: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM ACT

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds relocation costs for property acquisitions to maintain community stability, preventing displacement and supporting housing continuity.90% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 8002: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Permits the construction of residential buildings that are up to four (4) stories and sixteen (16) dwelling units with a single staircase under certain conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermits higher-density residential construction (up to 4 stories, 16 units), increasing housing supply potential without restrictions on development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2591: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING BACKGROUND CHECKS ACT

Limits how landlords use criminal history in rental decisions by delaying background checks until after a conditional offer has been made, restricting which records may be considered, banning discriminatory ads, and providing enforcement and penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits criminal history use in housing, reducing barriers to reentry and aligning with reform goals to lower recidivism and protect civil rights.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits criminal history use in rentals, bans discriminatory ads, strengthens tenant protections against housing discrimination per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 8110: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to disclose shoreline access rights to tenants, enhancing tenant awareness and protection for a specific right under tenant protections within housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

passed · Rhode Island · House May 22, 2026

HB 8006: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

HB 8006 establishes a special 8% property tax rate for qualifying affordable housing in Rhode Island, instead of standard local tax rates. To qualify, properties must have legal agreements restricting rents to 30% of tenant income for households at or below 80% of area median income (for 40% of units) or 60% AMI (for 30% of units). Conversions of existing non-residential buildings to housing qualify until 2037, with tax rates gradually increasing from 8% to 12% over 30 years. This directly affects property owners of qualifying affordable housing and local governments setting tax policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 8% property tax rate for affordable housing targeting low-income renters (30%/60% AMI), providing tax relief for qualifying properties per fiscal policy indicators.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates 8% property tax rate for affordable housing with income-based rent restrictions (30% of income for 40% units at 80% AMI), incentivizing development and tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8109: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS

HB 8109 would prohibit landlords from evicting tenants from residential housing without a valid legal reason, directly affecting both landlords and renters in rental properties. The bill prevents landlords from removing tenants or attempting to exclude them from their homes, requiring just cause for any eviction. Key provisions include banning no-cause evictions and establishing that landlords must have a legally recognized justification, such as nonpayment of rent or lease violations, to seek removal. This bill aims to strengthen tenant protections by limiting arbitrary displacement in residential housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill bans no-cause evictions, requiring landlords to have just cause (e.g., nonpayment) for eviction, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8113: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

HB 8113 (2026) requires residential landlords to pay interest on security deposits held for tenants. This directly affects landlords who collect security deposits and tenants who provide them. The key provision mandates that landlords pay interest on these deposits, likely calculated at a specified rate, though the exact rate isn't detailed in the abstract. The bill is currently in the introduction stage (referred to House Judiciary on 02/27/2026) and has not yet been voted on or enacted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates interest on security deposits, strengthening tenant financial protections under residential landlord-tenant law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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