Housing Hub
“Providence is in the midst of the most serious housing crisis in the country. Nearly half of Providence renters and over a third of homeowners are spending more than they can afford just to stay housed. Longtime tenants are being priced out while landlords face rising costs and property taxes.
Together, the City Council is working to implement policies that will prevent out-of-state corporate landlords and real estate investors from fleecing Providence residents, keep families in their homes, and promote the development of more affordable housing throughout the city.”
– Housing Crisis Task Force 2025 Report
Rent Stabilization
Disclaimer: Council President Rachel Miller and President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo are introducing a rent stabilization ordinance. The following materials on rent stabilization may not represent the viewpoint of all members of the City Council.
Four Areas of Action
The Providence City Council has addressed the housing crisis head-on with bold housing policy. These actions can be organized into four main categories:
Expanding Housing Supply
How Providence can build more housing, more affordably, and with more lasting benefit to our communities
Rental Market Regulation
How to address out-of-control rent prices
Strengthening Tenant Protections
How to provide tenants with legal protections, financial support, and opportunities to remain in their homes
Homelessness and Emergency Shelter
How to support Housing First strategies
Research
Led by Housing Crisis Task Force Chairwoman Mary Kay Harris, two years of research were compiled into an extensive report, ensuring well-researched policy proposals and recommendations.
