R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.3-6: Assistance to municipalities.

The executive office of housing is authorized and empowered, at its discretion, to provide all manner of support and assistance to municipalities in connection with fostering local housing production, including, but not limited to:

(1) Providing technical assistance for the preparation, adoption, or implementation of laws, regulations, or processes related to residential development;

(2) Authorizing the Rhode Island housing and mortgage finance corporation to issue school impact offset payments to participating municipalities; and

(3) Coordinating state provided technical assistance and supports for municipalities for all matters related to housing development and housing preservation.