R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 42-11.2 § 42-11.2-16
Funding
Operative Text
Seventy percent (70%) of all funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this chapter shall be designated for contracts entered into with eligible owners pursuant to § 42-11.2-3(b)(1), and thirty percent (30%) of all such funds shall be designated for contracts entered into with eligible owners pursuant to § 42-11.2-3(b)(2).
Section 42-11.2-16 of Rhode Island General Laws establishes a mandatory funding split for the program created under Chapter 42-11.2: seventy percent of all appropriated funds must go toward contracts with one category of eligible owners (those qualifying under § 42-11.2-3(b)(1)), while the remaining thirty percent is reserved for contracts with a second category of eligible owners (those qualifying under § 42-11.2-3(b)(2)). This allocation is fixed by statute, meaning the administering agency does not have discretion to redistribute funds between the two categories. The rule is structural in nature, governing how the state directs program money rather than setting eligibility criteria or tenant protections directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking funding under Rhode Island's Chapter 42-11.2 program should be aware that § 42-11.2-16 locks in a 70/30 funding split between two distinct owner eligibility categories defined in § 42-11.2-3(b). Operators who qualify under the first category (§ 42-11.2-3(b)(1)) have access to the larger 70% pool, while those qualifying under the second category (§ 42-11.2-3(b)(2)) draw from the 30% pool. Understanding which eligibility category applies to a given ownership structure is a practical first step when assessing the availability of program funds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 42-11.2-16 primarily governs how Rhode Island allocates program funds between owner categories rather than establishing direct tenant rights, the funding structure it creates shapes which housing providers can participate in the Chapter 42-11.2 program and at what scale. Tenants living in properties whose owners participate in this program may find it useful to understand that the 70/30 split influences the overall distribution of program resources across different owner types. Tenants with questions about how this funding structure affects their housing situation may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Rhode Island housing programs.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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