H8363

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Introduced·3/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8363 allows municipalities to require licenses for private student housing.

Rhode Island H8363 amends zoning ordinances to authorize municipalities to mandate licenses for private real property owners operating dwelling units as student housing. This applies to units within municipal boundaries but excludes those owned or operated by educational institutions or under rent regulation programs. The ordinance may include licensing, inspection, enforcement, and appeal procedures. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Mar 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing