Rhode Island boosts tax breaks for affordable housing projects

Increases historic tax credit to 30%, and up to 35%, depending on the amount of rental area available for multi-family housing, affordable rental units and units sold as affordable housing.

Engrossed· 2026-06-04

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This bill would give bigger tax breaks to people who fix up old buildings to make more affordable homes for families.

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This bill wants to make it cheaper for builders to turn old buildings into new homes. If it passes, more people might be able to find a good place to live that they can afford. It helps families who need a home but cannot pay high prices. Some people might worry that tax breaks mean less money for other state needs. But others think it is a good way to help with the housing problem. You can tell your lawmakers what you think about helping build more affordable homes.

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