Rhode Island bill permits Coventry to require two parking spaces for low- and moderate-income housing units

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES (Permits Coventry to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.)

Last action · May 26, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: George Nardone and 5 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Coventry is authorized to require two parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom unit upon determining that local public transportation or off-street parking is limited or unavailable.

Why it matters

Changes municipal authority over parking mandates for subsidized developments in Coventry, directly affecting housing construction requirements and costs for developers operating in the town.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Town of Coventry

Gains the authority to mandate two parking spaces per unit for certain low- and moderate-income housing based on local transportation and parking conditions.

Directly affected

Low- and moderate-income housing developers

Must comply with town-mandated parking space requirements for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which town does this bill affect?

This bill applies to the town of Coventry.

What size housing units are subject to the parking requirement under this measure?

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units are subject to the provision.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

May 26, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 22, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)
Apr 17, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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