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RI H7778
RI H7778Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and would eliminate the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low- or moderate-income housing. The act would also add the executive office of housing to the government office that is required to host a database containing rental or sale of residential units. Additionally, the act would require owners of property qualifying as low- or moderate-income housing, to list the property on the database with certain exceptions. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of existing low-income housing laws to include moderate-income housing and removes the specific income percentages previously used to determine eligibility for these housing programs, making it easier to qualify for affordable housing. It also designates the executive office of housing, in addition to the Rhode Island housing and mortgage finance corporation, as responsible for hosting a public online database of residential units available for rent or sale. Property owners whose developments qualify as low- or moderate-income housing will be required to list their properties on this database, with specific timing requirements for new developments and homeownership units, to ensure transparency and accessibility for those seeking affordable housing options.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Tom Noret (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Nathan Biah (D),
Richard Fascia (R),
Deb Fellela (D),
Mary Messier (D),
David Morales (D),
Earl Read (D),
Pat Serpa (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7778.pdf |
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