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RI S2690

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Adds the Executive Office of Housing alongside Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation as authorized hosts of the online affordable housing database

  • Requires all owners of low- or moderate-income housing properties to list their units on the state database

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing and Municipal Government2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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