R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-167-2: Purposes.

The purposes of the executive office of housing shall be:

(1) To develop and promulgate state policies, and plans, for housing and housing production and performance measures for housing programs established pursuant to state law;

(2) To coordinate activities among state agencies and political subdivisions pertaining to housing;

(3) To promote the stability of and quality of life in communities and neighborhoods;

(4) To provide opportunities for safe, sanitary, decent, adequate, and affordable housing in Rhode Island;

(5) To encourage public-private partnerships that foster the production, rehabilitation, development, maintenance, and improvement of housing and housing conditions, especially for low- and moderate-income people;

(6) To foster and support nonprofit organizations, including community development corporations, and their associations and intermediaries, that are engaged in providing housing-related services;

(7) To encourage and support partnerships between institutions of higher education and neighborhoods to develop and retain quality, healthy housing and sustainable communities;

(8) To facilitate private for-profit production and rehabilitation of housing for diverse populations and income groups; and

(9) To provide, facilitate, and/or support the provisions of technical assistance.