Housing

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2910: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW

This bill requires condominium associations to perform structural surveys and reserve studies to assess building conditions and future repair needs. It mandates that these associations maintain financial reserves at a minimum of 15% to ensure funds are available for necessary repairs. The legislation directly affects homeowners and property managers in condominium communities by establishing new financial and planning requirements. These provisions aim to improve long-term maintenance planning and financial stability for condominium properties without specifying particular repair projects or outcomes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens housing by requiring financial reserves and structural surveys, protecting homeowners from unexpected repair costs and ensuring building safety.85% confidence

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 3033: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

SB 3033 amends Rhode Island's zoning laws to establish inclusionary zoning requirements for developments in municipalities, mandating that at least 15% of units in qualifying projects be affordable housing for at least 30 years. The bill allows developers to meet these requirements through on-site construction, off-site development, land donations, or fee payments, with density bonuses that permit additional market-rate units for each affordable unit provided. While the legislation sets statewide standards for affordable housing inclusion, it specifically grants the town of North Providence the authority to determine its own density bonus calculations based on local zoning conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates 15% affordable housing units in developments, directly advancing affordable housing access and inclusionary zoning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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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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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2901: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE

Allows for a tenant to withhold payment of rent and deposit the rent accruing into an escrow bearing account, upon the issuance of a second notice of violation by an enforcing officer for any state or local minimum housing code enforcement agency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing rent withholding for housing code violations, advancing tenant rights and housing safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 2896: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP

Clarifies how condominium insurance deductibles and unpaid losses are divided between associations and unit owners, require owners to insure units if associations do not, and allow boards to manage and use insurance proceeds for repairs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill clarifies condominium insurance responsibilities, protecting unit owners and associations from financial risk, which supports housing stability and property rights.75% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SR 2848: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 to fund Sojourner House's housing program, directly increasing government spending for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides $500,000 funding to Sojourner House for permanent housing development, directly supporting affordable housing and housing assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Development

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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 30, 2026

SB 2893: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlord registration of lead paint information for pre-1978 properties, enhancing transparency and safety for renters.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2894: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998

Allows the town of Tiverton to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides credit for affordable housing units in manufactured home communities, supporting affordable housing development and expansion.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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