Pending housing programs before the Town Council
Summary
New Rhode Island laws — especially H5794 — will force changes to Narragansett's zoning and subdivision rules, touching substandard lots, modifications and co-living housing. Staff and a subcommittee are drafting the updates.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners with substandard lots and developers of adaptive reuse and co-living projects.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Narragansett Town Council - Oct 8, 2026
The council planned to interview Placemate about a program that would incentivize homeowners to rent their properties, potentially expanding the local housing supply. Details of any proposal weren't decided at this discussion-only session.
Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative - Aug 25, 2026
Programs like Lease to Locals and a church-based home repair program are moving through Town Council review, but they need a town staff liaison and the solicitor has legal issues to work out on the repair program.
Planning Board - Jan 21, 2026
New Rhode Island laws — especially H5794 — will force changes to Narragansett's zoning and subdivision rules, touching substandard lots, modifications and co-living housing. Staff and a subcommittee are drafting the updates.
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