Land Use & Zoning
Rhode Island's 'Affordable Housing Act' (RIGL 45-53) requires municipalities to have what percentage of their housing stock qualify as low- or moderate-income housing?
A5%
B10%✓ Correct
C15%
D20%
Explanation
Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act (RIGL 45-53) sets a goal of 10% of a municipality's housing stock being affordable to low- and moderate-income households. Municipalities below this threshold face special permitting requirements for affordable housing developments.
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