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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H 5229 |
RI | 2025 | D | Funding, Planning Requirements, Pro-Housing Designation, Tax Incentives, Tax Increment Financing, Technical assistance |
Provided by Furman
Summary
- Authorized the creation of the Rhode Island housing champion designation program, which allows municipalities that qualify to receive preferential access to state resources, should the municipality decide to apply for the program.
- Municipalities can qualify by:
- Adopting regulations and ordinances that the RI Department of Housing believes will promote the development of housing necessary for the state’s economic development.
- Training Planning/Zoning Board members.
- Planning/implementing sewer and water infrastructure improvements.
- Planning/implementing sidewalks/bikelanes or any other infrastructure intended to support walkability and use of public transportation.
- The bill specifies that the qualification may also include:
- Adoption of financial tools that incentivize the development of housing.
- Requires that municipalities that are part of the program must report measures related to housing, such as land use board applications, approvals, and building permits.
- Requires the department to develop a report describing the actions taken in connection with the operation of the housing champion designation program.
- The housing champion designation is valid for three-year periods.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING