H7445

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing