Housing advocates highlight need for state-funded rental subsidy program to support low-income Rhode Islanders PROVIDENCE – The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) convened housing advocates, including partner organizations and elected officials, at the State House today to highlight legislation intended to provide more permanent, affordable homes to the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders. Speaking in

EMBARGOED UNTIL: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.  Contact: Nicole Dotzenrod, Communications Manager, ndotzenrod@housingnetworkri.org REPORT: Rhode Island continues to fall short in providing affordable homes for low-income renters PROVIDENCE – A new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) finds that there are just 54 affordable and available rental homes for every

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2026 Contact: Nicole Dotzenrod, Communications Manager, ndotzenrod@housingnetworkri.org Statement from the Housing Network on Speaker Shekarchi’s 2026 Housing Legislation  PROVIDENCE – The Housing Network of Rhode Island thanks House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and members of the House of Representatives for continuing to prioritize housing by advancing a legislative package aimed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2026 Contact: Nicole Dotzenrod, Communications Manager, ndotzenrod@housingnetworkri.org Housing Network of Rhode Island Highlights 2026 Policy Priorities PROVIDENCE, RI – The Housing Network of Rhode Island today announced their 2026 legislative priorities, calling for bold investments and policy reforms to increase and protect Rhode Island’s supply of safe, healthy, and affordable

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