GOVERNOR MCKEE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING ANNOUNCE OVER $8 MILLION IN BOND FUNDED AWARDS TO ADVANCE HOUSING PRODUCTION STATEWIDE
Published on Tuesday, April 07, 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced more than $8 million in awards through two bond-funded initiatives designed to accelerate housing production across Rhode Island: the Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program and the Housing 2030 Municipal Infrastructure Design Initiative.
“These investments represent another important step forward in our commitment to expanding housing opportunities for Rhode Islanders,” said Governor Dan McKee. “By supporting both early-stage planning and critical infrastructure, we are helping communities move projects from concept to construction and making meaningful progress toward our Housing 2030 [5ejhluhbb.cc.rs6.net] goals.”
“Strategic investments in our municipalities are essential to unlocking housing production,” said Secretary Goddard. “These awards will help advance high-impact projects, expand accessibility and affordability, and ensure municipalities have the tools they need to expand housing opportunities within their communities.”
The Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program provides funding for infrastructure improvements directly tied to new housing developments, with a focus on increasing the supply of affordable homes. The program drew significant demand, with 22 proposals requesting more than $55.8 million.
For this program, eight projects were awarded funding, totaling approximately $7.63 million:
- Champagne Heights (South Kingstown): $2,917,900
- Sprague/Bristol Ferry (Portsmouth): $1,167,592
- Ann & Hope (Cumberland): $950,000
- Hickory Knoll (Westerly): $750,000
- Washington Highway Apartments (Lincoln): $650,000
- 55 Pine (Providence): $543,510
- Pound Hill Estates/The Pines (North Smithfield): $517,080
- The Post II (Providence): $132,000
These infrastructure investments will support the development of 665 housing units, including 238 affordable homes, helping to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage and advance the goals of the state’s Housing 2030 plan.
The Housing 2030 Municipal Infrastructure Design Initiative supports cities and towns in advancing new housing developments by covering early-stage planning and design costs. These include architectural and engineering work tied to infrastructure, which are expenses that are often significant barriers at the start of a project. By addressing these upfront costs, the program helps communities bring projects to development more quickly.
For this program, two projects were awarded funding, totaling $643,620:
- Tri-Town Housing Development Opportunity (Coventry): $543,620
- South Road Approved Housing Project (South Kingstown): $100,000
These awards will support planning efforts for key housing development sites, including redevelopment opportunities and large-scale mixed-use areas with significant housing potential.
“With thousands of new housing units coming online in communities across Rhode Island, many communities are facing real infrastructure constraints,” said Randy Rossi, Executive Director, Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns. “Water and sewer capacity, flooding concerns, and increased traffic volumes can all stand in the way of getting housing approved and built. The Governor’s new programs will give cities and towns the tools to plan, design, and deliver the infrastructure needed to support this growth and help ensure that new housing has a positive and lasting impact on the community.”
Together, the Housing 2030 Infrastructure Program and the Housing 2030 Municipal Infrastructure Design Initiative demonstrate Rhode Island’s continued commitment to leveraging strategic investments to accelerate housing development, support municipalities, and increase the supply of homes statewide.