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RI H7447
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Roberts
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AI Summary
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Restores the requirement that local review boards must issue specific findings when denying comprehensive permit requests for low- and moderate-income housing developments
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Clarifies that affordable housing units count toward a municipality's housing inventory when building permits are granted, rather than upon completion or occupancy
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Local review boards may deny comprehensive permits if: the proposal is inconsistent with an approved affordable housing plan, not consistent with local needs or comprehensive plan, or environmental/health/safety concerns are not adequately addressed
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Municipalities that have already reached 10% low- or moderate-income housing (or 15% for urban areas) may limit annual comprehensive permit applications from for-profit developers to 1% of total year-round housing units
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Takes effect upon passage and amends Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 45-53 governing low and moderate income housing approval procedures
Legislative Description
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.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
1/30/2026