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RI H7293

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Manufactured homes in Tiverton would count as one-half (1/2) of an affordable housing unit toward the state's 10% low- and moderate-income housing requirements under § 45-53-1

  • Qualifying manufactured homes must be located in age-restricted communities requiring residents to be 55 years or older

  • Communities must be approved pursuant to Tiverton's zoning, land development, and subdivision ordinances and licensed annually by the town

  • Amends the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act of 1998 (Section 42-128-8.1) and takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

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.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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