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H8039

Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated as subdivisions of an existing lot under current zoning ordinance law.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8039 amends zoning ordinances to clarify the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on existing lots.

Rhode Island H8039 amends zoning ordinances to clarify the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on existing lots. The bill allows ADUs to be created on substandard lots of record with more than one principal dwelling building. It specifies that ADUs must comply with building and fire codes and have access to public water and sewer or approved private systems.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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