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RI H7778

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Noret

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the state's affordable housing database to include moderate-income housing units, not just low-income units previously limited to households at 60-80% of area median income

  • Requires the Executive Office of Housing or Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to host an online database of all residential developments meeting the low- or moderate-income housing definition under § 45-53-3

  • Mandates that owners of qualifying low- or moderate-income housing properties list their properties on the state database

  • Developments completed after January 1, 2027 must be listed prior to or concurrently with opening for lease-up, accepting applications, or listing homeownership units for sale

  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.

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Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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