The Providence City Council’s Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE) has voted unanimously to advance a proposed rent stabilization ordinance to the full Council. The measure, shaped by months of public input and research, aims to limit excessive rent increases while allowing property owners to cover legitimate costs and maintain their buildings.
The committee’s work included community listening sessions, seven hours of public testimony, and over 900 written comments. Amendments strengthened Rent Board procedures, clarified rules for substantial rehabilitation, and updated how new construction is treated…