Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to verify and document the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.

## Summary of the Bill

This bill would require the Rhode Island Housing Authority to count and officially document the number of affordable housing units in the town of Tiverton twice a year. Essentially, the state housing authority would need to verify how many low- and moderate-income housing units exist in Tiverton on a regular, semi-annual basis, and keep formal records of those counts.

This matters because Rhode Island law sets targets for the percentage of affordable housing each municipality should have, and the accuracy of those counts can affect a town's obligations under state housing law. If a town's affordable housing numbers are not kept up to date, it could be subject to requirements it might not otherwise face, or conversely, might not be meeting goals it should be. By requiring more frequent and verified counts specifically for Tiverton, the bill aims to ensure the town has an accurate and current picture of its affordable housing stock.

The bill primarily affects the town of Tiverton and its residents, as well as the Rhode Island Housing Authority, which would take on the responsibility of conducting and documenting these counts. It could also affect developers and housing advocates who rely on accurate affordable housing data when proposing or opposing new housing projects in the town. The bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and referred to the House Municipal Government & Housing Committee for consideration.