Land Use & Zoning
What is Rhode Island's 'State Housing Appeals Board' (SHAB)?
AA board that sets statewide housing prices
BA state agency that hears appeals from developers whose affordable housing permit applications were denied or conditioned by municipalities, under RIGL 45-53✓ Correct
CA DBR board for residential license appeals
DA CRMC board for coastal housing approvals
Explanation
The State Housing Appeals Board (SHAB) hears appeals under Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act (RIGL 45-53) when developers of affordable housing projects are denied permits by municipalities that have not met the 10% affordable housing threshold.
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