Rhode Island H7779 allows municipalities to set certain rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Rhode Island H7779 permits municipalities to establish, by ordinance, specific requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These requirements include mandating that primary residences with ADUs be owner-occupied for at least five years, ensuring non-family ADUs are rented at affordable rates, and limiting the size of ADUs to 1,000 square feet. The act also prohibits municipalities from imposing certain restrictions on ADUs, such as excessive fees or requiring infrastructure improvements unless necessary.

Rhode Island H7779 allows municipalities to set certain rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Rhode Island H7779 permits municipalities to establish, by ordinance, specific requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These requirements include mandating that primary residences with ADUs be owner-occupied for at least five years, ensuring non-family ADUs are rented at affordable rates, and limiting the size of ADUs to 1,000 square feet. The act also prohibits municipalities from imposing certain restrictions on ADUs, such as excessive fees or requiring infrastructure improvements unless necessary.