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RI H7297

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Development projects in Tiverton must receive final approval within 1 year of preliminary approval, and building permits must be issued within 2 years of final approval

  • Applicants who fail to request a building permit within 2 years of final approval will have their application voided and must restart the entire development process

  • Once a building permit is requested, approved units (including bonus units) are temporarily added to Tiverton's housing inventory count

  • Units become permanently added to the town's count upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or 3 years from the building permit request, whichever occurs first

  • The town may count units under construction against its housing and development goals for other new developments

Legislative Description

Sets timelines for Tiverton's new construction, including one year for final approval, two (2) years for building permits, and temporary inclusion of units in the town's count until completion or three (3) years, whichever comes first.

Towns And Cities

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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