Housing (Affordable Housing)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2582: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Authorizes the town of Tiverton to require that fifty percent (50%) of new construction be affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMoratorium on housing development permits delays affordable housing projects, restricting new construction and limiting housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 7659: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits single application for housing permits, increasing development barriers for low/moderate income projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2026

HB 8032: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts housing density in watersheds to prevent pollution and ensure water availability, directly aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses for housing in watersheds, restricting development to water capacity limits and potentially limiting affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2035: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

SB 2035 requires that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be allowed without special approval only if the property is owner-occupied and the owner has resided there for at least five years. This directly affects property owners seeking to build ADUs, as they must meet the 5-year residency requirement before ADUs can be permitted by right. The bill also sets uniform standards, including minimum size requirements (e.g., 900 sq. ft. for one-bedroom ADUs), prohibits excessive fees or discriminatory restrictions, and bans ADUs for short-term rentals. It ensures municipalities cannot impose additional lot requirements or restrict ADUs based on income unless part of specific affordable housing programs.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingImposes 5-year residency requirement on ADU construction, limiting housing development options and increasing barriers to affordable housing units.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 7446: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts housing density to prevent water overuse and pollution, requiring compliance with water availability and pollution controls, aligning with environmental protection indicators.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses that incentivize affordable housing development, restricting new housing projects in water-sensitive areas per bill's focus on low/moderate income housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Affordable Housing Zoning

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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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