H8006

Provides cities and towns with the authority to tax properties considered qualifying affordable housing at a rate higher than otherwise permitted.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26

Rhode Island H8006 allows cities and towns to tax qualifying affordable housing properties at a higher rate.

Rhode Island H8006 provides cities and towns with the authority to tax properties considered qualifying affordable housing at a rate higher than otherwise permitted. This applies to new construction, conversion of existing structures, and low- or moderate-income housing. The tax rates vary based on the type of property and its use. The bill also outlines specific requirements for contractors, including compliance with occupational safety, registered apprenticeship programs, and prevailing wage laws. Failure to comply with these standards can result in the revocation of tax treatment.

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

Last
Passed the House · 59–12 · May 5
Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDDDD
5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

DDDDDDDDDDDRDDDDDDDDDDDDIDDDDDDDDDDDDDRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

12 Nay

RDRDDRDRRRRR

4 Not Voting

DDDD

Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

History

May 22

Senate

Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

May 5

House

House passed Sub A

May 1

House

Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)