Housing (Zoning)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 3161: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires licensing for student housing, creating regulatory barriers that could limit housing development and reduce affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 8363: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires licensing for student housing, creating regulatory barriers that could limit housing development and reduce affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2691: 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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates housing densities not exceed water availability and prevent pollution in watersheds, strengthening environmental protections for water resources and pollution control.92% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses for housing development in watersheds, restricting housing density requirements that would advance affordable housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Land Use Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 7659: 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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits single application for housing permits, increasing development barriers for low/moderate income projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2589: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- TIVERTON

Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low- and moderate-income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly prohibits accessory dwelling units in low/moderate-income housing projects, directly limiting housing development options for affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2469: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom, reducing housing affordability and development potential by limiting shared housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2026

HB 8032: 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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts housing density in watersheds to prevent pollution and ensure water availability, directly aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses for housing in watersheds, restricting development to water capacity limits and potentially limiting affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2035: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

SB 2035 requires that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be allowed without special approval only if the property is owner-occupied and the owner has resided there for at least five years. This directly affects property owners seeking to build ADUs, as they must meet the 5-year residency requirement before ADUs can be permitted by right. The bill also sets uniform standards, including minimum size requirements (e.g., 900 sq. ft. for one-bedroom ADUs), prohibits excessive fees or discriminatory restrictions, and bans ADUs for short-term rentals. It ensures municipalities cannot impose additional lot requirements or restrict ADUs based on income unless part of specific affordable housing programs.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingImposes 5-year residency requirement on ADU construction, limiting housing development options and increasing barriers to affordable housing units.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Zoning

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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7374: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom, limiting shared housing affordability and increasing cost burdens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 7446: 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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts housing density to prevent water overuse and pollution, requiring compliance with water availability and pollution controls, aligning with environmental protection indicators.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses that incentivize affordable housing development, restricting new housing projects in water-sensitive areas per bill's focus on low/moderate income housing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Affordable Housing Zoning

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