FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2026 Contact: Nicole Dotzenrod, Communications Manager, ndotzenrod@housingnetworkri.org Statement from the Housing Network of Rhode Island on Governor’s Proposed FY27 Budget  PROVIDENCE, RI – As a network of affordable housing developers, providers, and advocates, we know housing is one of the strongest investments we can make in the future of our

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) was pleased to hear Gov. Dan McKee’s plans to propose a $120 million housing bond. We agree with the Governor that we must maintain momentum and work collectively to “keep Rhode Island building and fighting for the housing we deserve,” creating a state where all

WARWICK, RI – We strongly condemn yesterday’s Executive Order from the Trump Administration regarding the policing of unhoused individuals and proposed actions that, if implemented, will only exacerbate the homelessness crisis. The order is riddled with inaccurate and harmful stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. It ignores the root causes of homelessness– including

Out of Reach report underscores the significant disparity that exists between actual wages and the wages people need to earn to afford their rents nationwide WARWICK, RI – A full-time worker in Rhode Island must earn $31.71 per hour — or $65,954 annually — to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment at today’s Fair Market Rent

Warwick, RI — The Housing Network of Rhode Island and Homes RI are grateful to the General Assembly for their continued recognition that safe, stable, and affordable housing is fundamental to the health, well-being, and economic stability of households and communities statewide. A state budget is more than a financial plan – it is a

Warwick, RI — The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI applaud House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and the House Finance Committee for their continued focus on housing, allocating critically needed funds in the proposed FY26 budget towards housing and homelessness. Their commitment signals an understanding that housing supports are fundamental to our

Milestone project is the first new construction affordable housing development in Rhode Island financed using the Federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program Exeter, RI — The Housing Network of Rhode Island and the Women’s Development Corporation hosted housing advocates, community members, legislators, and municipal leaders, for a special tour of the newly completed

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island and Homes RI announced their 2025 legislative priorities, calling for bold investments and policy reforms to increase the supply of safe, healthy, and affordable housing across the state. The policy agenda focuses on expanding housing development, creating a sustainable funding stream for housing and homelessness resources,

Providence, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island congratulates Governor McKee and the Department of Housing on their release of the draft Housing 2030 Plan, a first for the State in nearly two decades. We applaud their recognition that addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis requires a bold, coordinated and longer-term strategy and the

Providence, RI – Rhode Island faces a severe shortage of affordable housing for its lowest-income renters. For every 100 extremely low-income renter households, there are only 47 available affordable homes, according to a new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).  The report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, also reveals there