Housing

Mayor argues policy won’t lower rents and could slow housing development

Though Mayor Brett Smiley said he plans to veto the Providence Rent Stabilization Act, city councilors appear to be one vote short of a veto-proof supermajority. Councilor John Goncalves, who has not taken a public position on the legislation, is seeking to delay the vote

AS220 co-founder says the city remains attractive to artists, but soaring housing costs could push many out

Advocates cite progress, but also hurdles, as housing prices and rents continue to climb

The mother and adult son were believed to have been living in their car, according to police

Once built for immigrant workers and their families, the iconic three-floor homes nurture community in a way small apartment buildings don’t

The 2025 RI Life Index suggests many are worried about the cost of living and housing affordability

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said he would veto the proposal if it passes, but the city council could override him with a supermajority of 10 out of 15 councilors

Activists gather in the State House rotunda with a list of demands for McKee administration

Rehoboth rejected a plan that would have complied with a state law meant to encourage more housing, leaving the town as one of the last holdouts.