Rhode Island H7445 allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on their land as a by-right use, setting statewide.

Rhode Island H7445 enables faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on their land as a by-right use, aiming to expand housing supply. The bill sets statewide development standards, limits local barriers, and streamlines approvals. Faith-based organizations can develop projects with a base density of 30 dwelling units per acre and additional bonuses for certain features. The bill preempts local ordinances that impose discretionary review, special permits, additional fees, or conditions beyond those applicable to comparable developments.

Rhode Island H7445 allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on their land as a by-right use, setting statewide.

Rhode Island H7445 enables faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on their land as a by-right use, aiming to expand housing supply. The bill sets statewide development standards, limits local barriers, and streamlines approvals. Faith-based organizations can develop projects with a base density of 30 dwelling units per acre and additional bonuses for certain features. The bill preempts local ordinances that impose discretionary review, special permits, additional fees, or conditions beyond those applicable to comparable developments.