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State of Rhode Island, Department of Housing ,
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Welcome

The Department of Housing serves as the State's lead agency for housing, homelessness, and community development in the State of Rhode Island (RIGL 42-64.34).

Highlighted Initiatives

  • Landlord Tenant Handbook 2024: The 2024 Landlord Tenant Handbook was developed in collaboration with the Rhode Island Center for Justice, HousingWorks RI, and Rhode Island Legal Services.
  • State Housing Plan (Housing 2030): statewide housing planning process where Rhode Island will come together to set concrete housing-related goals. 
  • SFRF Dashboard: A dashboard on housing related projects funded by State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF). Click box below for the Dashboard.

What's New?

Notice of Funding Opportunity:

NYU Furman Center Report on Public Development

Resources

APRA Request Form

Rhode Island Secretary of State

Department of Health(RIDOH)- Rental Registry 

Experiencing homelessness? - All referrals must be made by contacting the Coordinated Entry System (CES) directly. Please call (401)-277-4316 or click the box below.