Housing (Affordable Housing)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2268: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables faith-based orgs to develop affordable housing by removing local barriers and expanding supply, directly increasing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2275: 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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates inclusion of affordable housing units in new permits and requires review boards to justify denials, directly advancing affordable housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes

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