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RI S2690
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Gu
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AI Summary
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Expands the state's affordable housing database to include all low- and moderate-income housing as defined by § 45-53-3, removing the previous specific income thresholds of 60% and 80% of area median income
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Adds the Executive Office of Housing alongside Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation as authorized hosts of the online affordable housing database
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Requires all owners of low- or moderate-income housing properties to list their units on the state database
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Mandates that developments completed after January 1, 2027 be listed on the database before or when opening for lease-up, accepting applications, or listing for sale
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Adds a new database feature allowing users to identify housing types of interest and receive alerts when matching properties become available for lease or sale
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Act takes effect 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.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/27/2026