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RI H7296

RI H7296
Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would permit Tiverton to require two (2) parking spaces for each studio, one- bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is availabile near these units. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill allows the town of Tiverton to require two parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom housing unit designated as low- or moderate-income housing, which refers to housing affordable to households earning a certain percentage of the area median income. This requirement can be imposed if Tiverton determines that there is limited or no local public transportation or readily available off-street parking near these affordable housing units, and the act will become law immediately upon its approval.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (on 01/23/2026)

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