S.3160

Provides an eight percent (8%) tax rate for those properties that are encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing set at eight percent (80%) or sixty percent (60%) of adjusted median income established by HUD.

Introduced·3/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3160 sets an 8% tax rate for low-income housing properties with deed restrictions.

Rhode Island S3160 establishes an 8% tax rate for residential properties encumbered by a deed restriction for low-income housing, set at 80% or 60% of the adjusted median income as defined by HUD. This tax applies to properties with a budget exceeding $10 million, ensuring that at least 40% of rental units meet the low-income criteria. The bill also mandates compliance with registered apprenticeship and prevailing wage requirements for construction projects over $25 million. Non-compliance results in the revocation of tax benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DRDDDDD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Mar 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government