# R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-1: Short title

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-1
- **Heading:** Short title
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45-53 / Section 45-53-1

## Text

This chapter shall be known as the €œRhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act€.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-1 § 45-53-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-2 § 45-53-2. Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-3_45-53-3 § 45-53-3. Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-53-3. Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2026, inclusive of existing language in § 45-53-3.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-3_45-53-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-3.1 § 45-53-3.1. Formula to include non-income restricted multi-family rental units as low- and moderate-income housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-3.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-3.2 § 45-53-3.2. Approved monitoring agent program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-3.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-4_45-53-4 § 45-53-4. Procedure for approval of construction of low- or moderate-income housing. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-53-4. Procedure for approval of construction of low- or moderate-income housing. [Effective January 1, 2026, inclusive of existing language in § 45-53-4.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-4_45-53-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-5.1 § 45-53-5.1. Appeals €” Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-6 § 45-53-6. Powers of state housing appeals board. [Expires January 1, 2024.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-7 § 45-53-7. Housing appeals board. [Expires January 1, 2024.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-8 § 45-53-8. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-9 § 45-53-9. Oversight commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-10 § 45-53-10. Repurposing of vacant schools for affordable housing program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-11 § 45-53-11. Annual comprehensive permit report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-12 § 45-53-12. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-12.md)

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