The purposes of the commission 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 no-profit organizations, including community development corporations, and their associations and intermediaries, that are engaged in providing and 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.

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