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SB 2747

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Frank Ciccone and 2 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill reduces mandatory parking space requirements for low and moderate-income housing to lower development costs and increase affordable housing construction.

04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
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Bill Summary · SB 2747

Legislative bill overview

SB 2747 modifies parking space requirements for low and moderate-income housing developments in Rhode Island municipalities. The bill appears designed to reduce regulatory barriers to affordable housing construction by adjusting how many parking spaces developers must provide with such projects.

Why is this important

Parking requirements significantly increase construction costs for housing projects, which directly impacts affordability. By reducing these requirements for low and moderate-income housing, the bill aims to lower development costs and potentially accelerate affordable housing production in a state facing housing affordability challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Construction cost vs. resident needs: Developers benefit from lower costs, but residents may face parking shortages if requirements are too low, shifting costs to neighborhoods and existing parking infrastructure
  • Geographic variation: Rural vs. urban areas have vastly different parking needs; a one-size-fits-all approach may be inappropriate for both contexts
  • Municipal control: Towns may resist state-imposed reductions to local zoning authority and parking standards that communities established based on their specific conditions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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