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Accessory Dwellings in RI Made Easier with Legislation
In Law Apartment Requirements in Rhode Island - New Laws
Across All Towns Now Uniform
 
As of January 1, 2017, homeowners of single family homes will have the legal right to have an accessory dwelling unit (in law apartment), for a family member who is 62 years or older without having to obtain a special use permit from the town/city in which the property is located.
 
Since 2008 in RI, homeowners have been able to build an accessory dwelling for relatives who are disabled but those were the only individuals elgible for this without a town's approval.
 
The law provides the following benefits:
Allows seniors to age in place, close to caregivers, and in multi-generational homes Creates a positive impact on the affordable housing shortage in Rhode Island Helps increase the supply of affordable housing without government subsidies Makes it possible for adult children to provide care and support to an elderly parent.  
You can read the accessory law here:   http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/PublicLaws/law16/law16503.htm
 
The law requires the property owner to record a declaration of the accessory family dwelling unit and any restrictions with the municipal land evidence records and to file a copy with both the municipal zoning enforcement officer and building official. The approval of accessory dwelling ... more

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