Providence, RI
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- Planning & zoning
- Budget & taxes
- Roads & infrastructure
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Water & utilities
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ProvidenceRI averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $437,919 +2.1% yr/yr · +34% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👮 Police incidents (open data)
4,260 incidents · Sat Jan 24, 2026–Fri Jul 31, 2026
property2,180
other1,425
violent655
The most recent records from the city police department’s own open-data portal — a recent slice, not full history. Full per-incident records are in the public dataset. This department redacts incident coordinates (block-group level only), so these aren’t mappable to a point. Source: data.providenceri.gov.
Municipal budget
Total revenue$1.25B (FY2023)
Total spending$1.15B (FY2023)
Taxes$379.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$685.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$6,041 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025324 housing units ($53.5M)
Recent meetings
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council reviews $6.2M Mile of History Project funding and new staff pay plan
The Providence City Council will review several ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key discussions include amending the city zoning code, approving $6.2 million for the Mile of History Project, and considering a new compensation plan that includes a four-day work week and a 10% bonus for city employees. The council will also review tax stabilization reports and the annual Providence Water report.
- Amendment to the Providence Zoning Ordinance covering multiple articles
- $6,200,000 funding for the Mile of History Project
- Resolution to implement a four-day work week and 10% bonus for city staff
- New compensation plan ordinance replacing 2025-32
- Purchase of new police vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department
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Chamber of the City Council
📄 From the agenda
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Thursday, July 2, 2026
6:00 PM
CITY OF PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
DOCKET - Final-Revised
City Council
The Credo of the Providence City Council is to be Industrious, to be Watchful and to Promote
Peace. The bee, as a symbol of industry, is derived from the early colonial saying "Busy as a
Bee"; the goose, as a symbol of watchfulness, is derived from the story of the goose whose
cackling saved Rome; and the lamb, as a symbol of peace, is derived from the biblical use of the
City Council DOCKET - Final-Revised July 2, 2026
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
The Invocation will be given by [NAME]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by [NAME].
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Journal of Proceedings No. 14 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held June
4, 2026
26-125
APPOINTMENTS BY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LAID ON THE TABLE
2. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 of the Ordinances of the City of
Providence, Entitled "The City of Providence Zoning Ordinance" Approved
November 24, 2014, as Amended, to Change Certain Text in Articles 2, 4, 5, 9, 12,
13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
25-075
Sponsors: Kay Harris, Pichardo and Sanchez
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
3. Disability Waiver - Paul Tang 25-095
Sponsors: Goncalves
4. Mile of History Project - $6,200,000.00 25-066
5. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 of the Ordinances of the City of
Providence, Entitled "The City of Providence Zoning Ordinance" Appro …
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM
City Council
Council to vote on $6.2M Mile of History project and zoning changes
The Providence City Council will consider a $6.2 million appropriation for the Mile of History Project and a zoning text amendment affecting multiple articles. Also on the agenda is an easement for Narragansett Electric at 254 Eastwood Street. Committee reports and routine appointments will be presented.
- Mile of History Project - $6,200,000
- Zoning text amendment (Disability Waiver - Paul Tang) across 12 articles
- Narragansett Electric easement over city land at 254 Eastwood Street
- Minutes of March 18 meeting for approval
- Appointments by the Mayor
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Chamber of the City Council
📄 From the agenda
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:00 PM
CITY OF PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
DOCKET - Final
Chamber of the City Council
City Council
The Credo of the Providence City Council is to be Industrious, to be Watchful and to Promote Peace.
The bee, as a symbol of industry, is derived from the early colonial saying "Busy as a Bee"; the goose,
as a symbol of watchfulness, is derived from the story of the goose whose cackling saved Rome; and
the lamb, as a symbol of peace, is derived from the biblical use of the lamb as a symbol of peace.
City Council DOCKET - Final May 7, 2026
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
The Invocation will be given by [NAME]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by [NAME].
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of March 18th Meeting
Minutes of March 18th, 2026Attachments:
APPOINTMENTS BY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
Disability Waiver - Paul Tang
An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 of the Ordinances of the City of Providence,
Entitled "The City of Providence Zoning Ordinance" Approved November 24, 2014, as
Amended, to Change Certain Text in Articles 2, 4, 5, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
Mile of History Project - $6,200,000.00
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PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
Narragansett Electric Company Easement - 254 Eastwood Street
Narrag …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-110 — approved
15 yea
Rachel M. Miller yea · John Goncalves yea · Jill S. Davidson yea · Sue AnderBois yea · Justin Roias yea · Jo-Ann Ryan yea · Miguel Sanchez yea · Ana Vargas yea · James Taylor yea · Juan M. Pichardo yea · Pedro J. Espinal yea · Mary Kay Harris yea · Althea Graves yea · Shelley Peterson yea · Oscar Vargas yea
25-109 — adopted
15 yea
Rachel M. Miller yea · John Goncalves yea · Jill S. Davidson yea · Sue AnderBois yea · Justin Roias yea · Jo-Ann Ryan yea · Miguel Sanchez yea · Ana Vargas yea · James Taylor yea · Juan M. Pichardo yea · Pedro J. Espinal yea · Mary Kay Harris yea · Althea Graves yea · Shelley Peterson yea · Oscar Vargas yea
25-075 — continued
15 yea
Rachel M. Miller yea · John Goncalves yea · Jill S. Davidson yea · Sue AnderBois yea · Justin Roias yea · Jo-Ann Ryan yea · Miguel Sanchez yea · Ana Vargas yea · James Taylor yea · Juan M. Pichardo yea · Pedro J. Espinal yea · Mary Kay Harris yea · Althea Graves yea · Shelley Peterson yea · Oscar Vargas yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — approved the Consent Agenda
30 yea
Rachel M. Miller yea · John Goncalves yea · Jill S. Davidson yea · Sue AnderBois yea · Justin Roias yea · Jo-Ann Ryan yea · Miguel Sanchez yea · Ana Vargas yea · James Taylor yea · Juan M. Pichardo yea · Pedro J. Espinal yea · Mary Kay Harris yea · Althea Graves yea · Shelley Peterson yea · Oscar Vargas yea · Rachel M. Miller yea · John Goncalves yea · Jill S. Davidson yea · Sue AnderBois yea · Justin Roias yea · Jo-Ann Ryan yea · Miguel Sanchez yea · Ana Vargas yea · James Taylor yea · Juan M. Pichardo yea · Pedro J. Espinal yea · Mary Kay Harris yea · Althea Graves yea · Shelley Peterson yea · Oscar Vargas yea
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 6:15 PM
City Council
Chamber of the City Council
🏗️ Building permits & Business licenses (latest 25)
Recent records pulled from the city's own open-data portal. Beta — dates/values as published by the source.
| Issued | Address | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 27, 2011 | 115 Empire St | Entertain | |
| 10-40 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 | Mechanical Permit | $4,200 | |
| 21 Sheldon St, Providence, RI 02906 | Building Permit | $6,000 | |
| 289 Union Ave, Providence, RI 02909 | Building Permit | $6,000 | |
| 44 Health Ave, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $5,000 | |
| 89 Stillwater Ave, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $4,500 | |
| 76 Standish Ave, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $7,565 | |
| 293 Blackstone St, Providence, RI 02907 | Building Permit | $3,800 | |
| 509 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $8,000 | |
| 232 Slater Ave, Providence, RI 02906 | Building Permit | $10,000 | |
| 20 Greenwood St, Providence, RI 02909 | Building Permit | $6,800 | |
| 66 Bancroft St, Providence, RI 02909 | Building Permit | $7,000 | |
| 95 Mount Ave, Providence, RI 02906 | Building Permit | $7,000 | |
| 768 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 02906 | Building Permit | $12,000 | |
| 25 Pembroke Ave, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $8,900 | |
| 1711 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02909 | Building Permit | $7,200 | |
| 78 Vandewater St, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $5,520 | |
| 39 Sussex St, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $6,500 | |
| 25 Trinity Pkwy, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $6,500 | |
| 201 Arlington Ave, Providence, RI 02906 | Electrical Permit | $6,761 | |
| 9 America St, Providence, RI 02903 | Electrical Permit | $1,000 | |
| 189 Althea St, Providence, RI 02909 | Building Permit | $2,000 | |
| 285 Huxley Ave, Providence, RI 02908 | Building Permit | $17,000 | |
| 9 Marlborough Ave, Providence, RI 02907 | Building Permit | $7,500 | |
| 390 Woodward Rd, Providence, RI 02904 | Building Permit | $18,000 |
Source: Building permits · Business licenses
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $286.6M | GILBANE-EXYTE A JOINT VENTURE Department of Defense · CONSTRUCTION OF ADVANCED COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR LABORATORY/MICROSYSTEM |
| $43.8M | GILBANE FEDERAL JV Department of Defense · DESIGN BUILD RENOVATION OF FIVE BUILDING FOR THE ROYAL SINGAPORE AIRFO |
| $35.0M | GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY District of Columbia Courts · DCSC-24-RFP-223 RECORDER OF DEEDS MODERNIZATION PROJECT. |
| $29.5M | GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY Department of Defense · REPAIR III MIG INTEL, BLDG. 2814, CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN |
| $25.6M | H. V. COLLINS COMPANY, INC Department of Defense · REPAIR BUILDING 1614 |
| $14.4M | HEALTHCENTRIC ADVISORS, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · MA STATE TASK ORDER IGF::CT::IGF |
| $14.4M | THE NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · PROVIDE UESC SERVICES AT NEWPORT, RI |
| $11.3M | HEALTHCENTRIC ADVISORS, INC. Department of Health and Human Services · CT STATE TASK ORDER IGF::CT::IGF |
| $10.6M | GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY General Services Administration · CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) SERVICES FOR THE FACILITY WIDE MODERNIZAT |
| $9.1M | MARON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Department of Defense · THE INTENT OF THIS FAIR OPPORTUNITY ORDER IS TO REPAIR (REMODEL) THE 3 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Providence County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,371 people (-$97.4M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Snowstorm": 7, "Hurricane": 7, "Severe Storm": 7, "Biologi · last Wed Mar 20, 2024)
Traffic fatalities6 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments16,414 (273,731 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,614/mo (9,907 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy26.0% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
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Recorded votes
$1.25B
Annual budget
$685.7M
Debt outstanding
324
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$1.25B
Spending$1.15B
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$685.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.55×
Debt-load index65 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.