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SB2232
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Sen. Gu (D)
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An Act Relating To Taxation -- Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Property;
Taxation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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SB2268
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Sen. Kallman (D)
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An Act Relating To Property -- Faith-Based Affordable Housing Development Act
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.
Housing;
Religion;
State Affairs;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2275
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Sen. Rogers (R)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Low And Moderate Income Housing -- Procedure For Approval Of Construction
Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.
Cities & Towns;
Construction;
Housing;
Zoning;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2421
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Sen. Tikoian (D)
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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.
Cities & Towns;
Construction;
Housing;
Zoning;
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2690
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Sen. Gu (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Low And Moderate Income Housing
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2691
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Sen. Gu (D)
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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.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Public Assistance;
Sewers;
Water;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2696
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Sen. Ujifusa (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Low And Moderate Income Housing
Amends the low and moderate income housing act.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Portsmouth;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2705
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Sen. Gu (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Requires that affordable housing would be provided for with some developments.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Zoning;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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HB7153
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Rep. Place (R)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Changes the per-unit fee structure of affordable housing to 150 % of the cost of developing a single-family home or a condominium unit.
Cities & Towns;
Construction;
Fees;
House Omnibus Congrats;
Zoning;
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB7315
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Rep. Santucci (R)
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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.
Construction;
Housing;
Public Assistance;
State Affairs;
Waters and Navigation;
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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HB7396
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Rep. Place (R)
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An Act Relating To Taxation -- Business Corporation Tax -- Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act
Creates an affordable housing business tax credit as well as eliminate sales tax on any materials purchased for use in the renovation of affordable rental housing.
Construction;
Housing;
Landlord & Tenant;
Real Estate;
Taxation;
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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HB7447
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Rep. Roberts (R)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Low And Moderate Income Housing -- Procedure For Approval Of Construction
Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.
Cities & Towns;
Construction;
Housing;
Zoning;
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB7565
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Rep. Fellela (D)
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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.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB7659
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Rep. Santucci (R)
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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.
Cities & Towns;
Construction;
Housing;
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB7778
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Rep. Noret (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Low And Moderate Income Housing
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB8032
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Rep. Cotter (D)
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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.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Public Utilities;
Water;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB8249
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Rep. Cortvriend (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Low And Moderate Income Housing
Amends the low and moderate income housing act.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Portsmouth;
03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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