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RI's Housing Dept. wants to become the Executive Office of Housing. What that would mean.


Published on 2025-01-03 09:01:00 - MSN
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  • The name change is one of the proposals in a new plan to streamline RI's housing bureaucracy and centralize policymaking to expedite solutions.

The Rhode Island Department of Housing is proposing to transform into the Executive Office of Housing, a move that would elevate its status to better address the state's housing crisis. This change aims to streamline housing policy, enhance coordination across state agencies, and increase the department's authority and resources. The proposal comes in response to a significant housing shortage, with the state needing an estimated 24,000 additional units by 2025. The new executive office would have the power to directly influence housing policy, manage funding, and expedite the development process. This restructuring is part of a broader initiative to make housing more accessible and affordable, involving collaboration with various stakeholders including local governments, developers, and community organizations. The proposal has garnered support from Governor Dan McKee and is seen as a critical step towards solving the housing crisis in Rhode Island.

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