Providence leaders propose tax break to spur affordable housing development

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 617

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Providence City Council leaders have a plan to make affordable housing easier to build in the capital city via a new tax structure for eligible development.

The Providence BUILD Act was announced by Council President Rachel Miller and Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris during a press event Wednesday outside an affordable housing development on Broad Street. Joined by affordable housing developers and community partners, Miller and Harris underlined why they want to …

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