McKee administration unveils housing plan for 15,000 new homes

April 23, 2025 4:31 pm

Gino DeAngelis,

Gov. Dan McKee and Department of Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard unveil the state's Housing 2030 plan on April 23, 2025. (Office of Gov. Dan McKee)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard released a draft for the state’s new Housing 2030 plan.

The governor’s administration said the plan, the first in the state since 2006, had the goal of permitting 15,000 new homes by 2030.

The new homes would be of various types, including affordable rental homes, affordable homeownership units, and middle-market homes such as duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units.

McKee added that his administration also had the goal to preserve existing affordable housing and to promote home ownership.

“By prioritizing the creation of housing at every level, this plan will help us build stronger, more resilient communities, stimulate our economy, and ensure that housing is no longer a barrier to opportunity for Rhode Islanders,” McKee said.

The governor added that the “plan’s success will depend on the collective action of municipalities, developers, residents, and policymakers working together toward the common goal of ensuring that housing is affordable and accessible for all.”