Housing (Historic Preservation)

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 8408: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013

Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases historic preservation tax credits, providing tax relief and encouraging investment in affordable housing and multi-family rental units.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases historic tax credits specifically for affordable rental units and multi-family housing, directly funding and expanding housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3159: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT

Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state program and fund to finance housing projects, indicating government funding for essential programs and fiscal investment in housing infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding program for affordable housing projects, mandates affordable units, and expands housing development through 2035.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SB 2696: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

SB 2696 proposes changes to the state's low and moderate income housing act, which governs how towns and cities provide affordable housing options. The bill would modify existing rules and requirements for affordable housing programs, though specific details of the amendments are not yet available in the official abstract. This legislation directly affects local municipalities and housing authorities that administer affordable housing initiatives. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the Senate Housing and Municipal Government committee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill modifies low and moderate income housing act to improve affordable housing options for towns and cities, suggesting strengthening of housing programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3151: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013

Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases historic preservation tax credits, providing tax relief and encouraging affordable housing development through fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases historic tax credits for affordable rental units and multi-family housing, directly supporting housing development and affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 3160: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Provides an eight percent (8%) tax rate for those properties that are encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing set at eight percent (80%) or sixty percent (60%) of adjusted median income established by HUD.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax rate for low-income housing properties, supporting affordable housing initiatives and public welfare programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a tax rate for properties with low-income housing deed restrictions, indicating support for affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 2628: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES -- MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS

SB 2628 establishes statewide limits on minimum off-street parking requirements for new housing and commercial developments. It prohibits municipalities from requiring more than one parking space per single-family home, half a space per multi-family unit, or two spaces per 1,000 square feet of commercial space. The bill exempts certain projects from parking mandates, including small homes under 1,200 square feet, commercial spaces under 3,000 square feet, affordable housing, historic district buildings, and child daycare centers. Municipalities must update their zoning codes by December 31, 2026, to comply, while retaining authority over bicycle parking, loading zones, and traffic studies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing from parking mandates and reduces requirements for multi-family units, lowering development costs for housing projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 8142: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT

Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state fund for housing projects, aligns with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes topic85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state fund for adaptive reuse housing projects requiring affordable units and labor standards to expand housing until 2035.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Zoning

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