Bill > H6068

This bill requires municipalities in Rhode Island to provide monthly updates to the state Department of Housing about single-family low- or moderate-income housing available for rent or purchase, starting December 31, 2025. The bill mandates that municipalities report current inventory of such housing units, including properties under construction and contact information for these properties. The Department of Housing will create an online database of these housing units and maintain a list of interested individuals who can receive email or text notifications about available properties. Developers and realtors with low- or moderate-income properties will be required to provide property details to the department. The department must publish this housing information on its website by April 2, 2026, update it monthly, and provide an annual report to legislative leaders detailing the number of low- or moderate-income housing units by municipality. Each municipality and municipal housing authority will also receive monthly notifications to make this information publicly available. The bill aims to increase transparency and accessibility of affordable housing information for Rhode Island residents, with the Department of Housing authorized to create necessary rules and regulations to implement these requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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