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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.2-1. Findings
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The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) The availability of affordable housing is a critical concern to the current well-being and the future prosperity of the people of Rhode Island; (2) All towns in Rhode Island, with an obligation to do so, have adopted affordable ho…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.2-2. Purpose
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The purposes of this chapter are to facilitate implementation of local and state plans for the provision of affordable housing and to optimize the use of public resources, including proceeds from bond issues, by providing expedited processing by state agencies of applications for…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.2-3. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) “Affordable housing plan” means a component of a housing element, as defined in subsection 45-22.2-4(33), to meet housing needs in a cit…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.2-4. Request for status as a housing project of critical concern
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A person may apply to the executive office of housing and request that a project be classified as a project of critical housing concern. Said request shall contain a description of how the project is consistent with applicable provisions of state plans pertaining to affordable ho…