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SB2035
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Sen. Thompson (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Requires that accessory dwelling units be allowed by right only if the property is owner-occupied and has been so occupied for at least 5 years.
Cities & Towns;
Cumberland;
Housing;
Property;
Resolutions;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2038
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Sen. Pearson (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Caps the size of accessory dwelling units to 900 sq.ft. for one bedroom units and 1,000 sq. ft for two 2 bedroom units.
Cities & Towns;
Cumberland;
Housing;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2043
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Sen. Pearson (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Requires owners of accessory dwelling units that are not occupied by family members be permitted to charge only affordable rental rates.
Cities & Towns;
Cumberland;
Housing;
Landlord & Tenant;
Zoning;
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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SB2578
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Sen. Ujifusa (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Portsmouth;
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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HB7219
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Rep. Ackerman (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Property;
Zoning;
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB7779
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Rep. Cortvriend (D)
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances
Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Portsmouth;
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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HB8015
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Rep. Speakman (D)
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An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Rhode Island Housing Resources Act Of 1998 -- Comprehensive Housing Production And Rehabilitation Act Of 2004
Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs.
Cities & Towns;
Housing;
Public Assistance;
State Affairs;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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