Rhode Island tackles housing shortage by making it easier to add rental units on to homes

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Dan Mckee,General News,MA State Wire

A new state law in Rhode Island designed to streamline the process of developing accessory dwelling units — also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments” — is being hailed by advocates as a way to create affordable living spaces amid a housing crunch. The law signed by Democratic Gov.

FILE - Gov. Dan McKee, D-R.I., delivers his State of the State address to lawmakers and guests in the House Chamber at the Statehouse, Jan. 18, 2022, in Providence, R.I. McKee signed a new law Tuesday, June 25, 2024, streamlining the process of developing accessory dwelling units in Rhode Island.

To ensure Rhode Islanders benefit from the law, it bans the ADUs from being used as short-term rentals. The Rhode Island law authorizes a homeowner to create a unit if they live in the building and the unit is for a disabled relative; if it’s within the existing footprint; or if the lot is greater than 20,000 square feet, provided that the ADU meets building codes, size limits and infrastructure requirements.

 

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