S.2898

Allows the town of North Providence to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2898 allows North Providence to count manufactured homes in age-restricted communities as half an affordable housing unit.

Rhode Island S2898 amends the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act of 1998 to allow the town of North Providence to receive a one-half credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age-restricted communities. These manufactured homes must comply with the town's zoning laws and ordinances, and the residents must be at least fifty-five years old. This change aims to increase the number of affordable housing options in the town. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
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History

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government