Providence Apartment Association

Providence Apartment Association The Providence Apartment Association is an organization representing investment property owners and renters in the city of Providence RI. Follow us here!

The PAA is the largest organization representing rental property owners and renters in Providence. The PAA was set up to counter unsound tax policy in the city of Providence which has had and continues to have a harmful effect on property owners AND tenants. Providence now has the distinction of having not only the highest commercial tax rate in the country, but also one of the highest tax rate di

fferentials on residential investment rental property leading to unsustainable rent burdens on people who rent, typically minorities and the poorer sections of society. What would you do if you had to choose between keeping your lights on at home or paying the rent?

04/08/2026
The City Council plans to take their first vote on rent control tomorrow at 6PM. Contact your council person to make yo...
04/01/2026

The City Council plans to take their first vote on rent control tomorrow at 6PM. Contact your council person to make your voice heard.

03/10/2026

“YOU ARE DIVIDING PROVIDENCE!” - In Carolina‘s testimony, she speaks to the fact that policies like rent control and certain rhetoric is dividing Providence. She cites increased costs like taxes and utility cost, including water and sewer being out of control, which doesn’t help affordability for anyone. She also calls out the fact that only five politically appointed people will hold the fate of Providence in their hands. Four out of five of these people will be appointed by the council president, who is a major proponent of the ordinance. She expresses serious concerns with the huge daily fines that can be levied upon landlords with little balanced or unbiased decision-making. She labels this ordinance “dangerous“. The full testimony may be viewed on YouTube. 🏡

03/10/2026

Pedro Espinal is focussed on real solutions for his community. In his address to the city council chamber, he acknowledged the cost of living is high, but also acknowledged that policies like rent control simply do not work. Pedro understands that his community deserves real actionable policy that delivers results. Pedro’s respect and responsibility to his community is exactly what Providence needs. 🏡🏗️

Consider attending this event but it’s a must you attend the public hearing on 2/18/26
02/09/2026

Consider attending this event but it’s a must you attend the public hearing on 2/18/26

02/06/2026

https://www.votervoice.net/RICOHP/campaigns/133361/respond
Avoid a failed rent control experiment in our state! Fill out your written testimony at the link above. Our state capital CANNOT afford the economic disaster that is rent control.
It is proven that all residents suffer under a rent control regime. Landlords, homeowners, tenants, and jobs all become victims of this policy. More info included at the link.

01/20/2026

IMPORTANT CALL TO ACTION! PLEASE ATTEND.

Rent Control is set to be introduced on Thursday, January 22nd, 6:00PM, at Providence City Hall.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO SECURE SEATING. Contact your council person and tell them why you're opposed to this ordinance.

SPONSORS COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, COUNCILORS
PICHARDO, SANCHEZ, ANDERBOIS, DAVIDSON,
COUNCILWOMEN GRAVES, AND COUNCILOR
ROIAS
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 “Housing”, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Providence, to add the next Appropriate
Article, “The Providence Rent Stabilization Act”.

Ordinance in the comments

01/16/2026
01/15/2026

We have a lot to learn from previous failures of policies like rent control. Other jurisdictions around the country have faced millions of dollars in additional costs just to implement policies like rent control/stabilization. It is clear that more information is needed from all informed parties and stakeholders before decisions can be made that have widespread crippling effects. It would be essential for single-family homeowners to cover the burden of enforcement costs as well as the redistribution of property taxes as rent control devalues the multifamily tax base. Lower taxes on controlled properties = higher taxes on single-family homeowners. Middle class neighborhoods like Elmhurst and largely Latino neighborhoods like Washington Park/Elmwood would be adversely affected. We must continue housing production and avoid policies like rent control that impede production and increase operating costs. 🏘️

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