H7779

Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

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.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
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)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing