Rhode IslandRhode Island zoning law sets parking limits for some homes
Cities and towns must follow parking limits for multifamily homes near certain transit stops and may not require more than two spaces for an attached home.
What it does
Near certain transit stops, cities and towns may not require more than one off-street parking space for each home in a multifamily development.
Cities and towns may set additional rules for attached homes, but may not require more than two off-street spaces per home. The spaces may be tandem.
Argument forBuilders may be able to use land for homes or other needs instead of providing more than the allowed number of parking spaces.
Argument againstSome households might have fewer required spaces near transit, while attached-home residents could face limits on how many spaces their city requires.
More detail
Cities and towns may not require more than one off-street parking space per home in a multifamily development. The property must be within one-quarter mile of an existing regional mobility hub or one-eighth mile of an existing frequent transit stop, as defined in the Rhode Island transit master plan or its successor. The act takes effect upon passage.
Cities and towns may set additional standards for attached single-family homes, but may not require more than two off-street parking spaces per home; those spaces may be tandem. This applies to attached single-family homes allowed in designated zoning districts. The homes must meet the applicable water and sewer access, lot, building, and fire code requirements. The act takes effect upon passage.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jun 2306/23/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 406/04/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 206/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)Minor
- Jun 206/02/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2905/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- May 2105/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- May 1505/15/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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