H8015

Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island bill H8015 expands the definition of affordable housing to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in municipalities without minimum lot.

Rhode Island bill H8015 amends the definition of affordable housing to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that serve as long-term rental units in cities or towns without ordinances requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs. This change aims to increase the availability of affordable housing options in certain municipalities. The bill also addresses the need for comprehensive housing plans and strategic initiatives to meet the housing needs of various populations, including older Rhode Islanders, workers, students, and vulnerable individuals. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing