AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 -- COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2004

Summary

The bill updates the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act of 1998 by adding findings on the state’s housing needs and directing the executive office of housing to create a five‑year strategic plan every five years. It provides detailed definitions of affordable housing, covering rentals, accessory dwelling units, and manufactured homes, and sets goals for seniors, workers, students, low‑income families, and people with disabilities. The measure aims to guide local communities in expanding and preserving affordable housing across the state.

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