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

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island and Church Community Housing Corporation welcomed state and local legislators to a guided tour of West House II, a recently completed affordable housing development for older adults in Middletown.  “West House II is a prime example of how affordable housing can transform communities, in this case

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI thank House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and members of the House of Representatives for prioritizing housing and advancing a comprehensive legislative package that supports increased opportunities to build more affordable homes. As the cost of homes for sale and rent continue to

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) and Homes RI are pleased to see the Governor’s proposed FY26 budget address the critical issue of homelessness with the inclusion of much needed financial resources. Additional proposals, such as closing the short term rental loophole by applying the 5 percent hotel tax to whole-home

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor McKee’s 2025 State of the State address began by highlighting his RI 2030 plan, a comprehensive policy initiative that “charts the course for a brighter future for all Rhode Islanders.” A central pillar of this vision is increasing the availability of safe, quality, and affordable housing across all 39 cities and

PAWTUCKET, RI – "As winter has set in and temperatures drop to life-threatening levels, advocates have rightfully sounded the alarm about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island, calling on Governor McKee to take additional action. Currently, there are more than 650 people waiting for shelter, with typically fewer than seven openings each day," said

PAWTUCKET, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) is dedicated to ensuring all Rhode Islanders have access to safe, affordable homes. With 60% of Johnston residents voting in favor of the $120 million housing bond this November, it’s clear the majority support affordable homes. Despite vocal opposition from neighbors, the support for the

PAWTUCKET, RI – Today’s appointment of Deborah Goddard as Rhode Island's Housing Secretary by Governor McKee is very welcome and encouraging news. Having had the opportunity to work with Deb in the past, I can confidently say she has the skills and expertise needed to lead the Department of Housing and respond to Rhode Island's