Yes On 2 Rhode Island

Vote Yes On Question 2

Rhode Island Housing Bond

Investing in Affordable, Safe, and Permanent Housing

The $120 million Housing and Homeownership bond will create affordable housing, promote homeownership, revitalize communities, and ensure Rhode Island can meet the growing housing needs of its people. Learn more and vote YES on 2 to make a difference.

This November, Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to make an influential decision for the future of our state. The choice to Vote Yes On 2 can help in addressing the affordable housing crisis that affects us all - renters, homeowners, and those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The time to invest is now and we cannot afford to slow down.

Rhode Island has consistently ranked near the bottom for homebuilding and affordability in national ratings.*

There is a shortage of affordable rental homes in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island has one of the oldest housing stocks in the nation, with over 70% of its homes built prior to 1980.

*https://www.realtor.com/research/state-report-cards-2026/

^$85 million

for redevelopment, new construction, property acquisition, and infrastructure improvements

^$25 million

for production of housing for homeownership

^$10 million

may be allocated to support public housing development programs