Tax Exemptions

Pursuant to the Rhode Island General Laws, real and personal property situated within the town may be exempt from taxation up to the amounts established for each exemption listed in this section. The maximum aggregate exemption from taxation for any combination of the exemptions listed in this section shall be $58,111.00.

In addition to the exemptions for persons who are 65 years of age or older, any person may apply for an additional exemption of $10,567.00 provided their annual income falls within the following limits:

For a single owner of a single family dwelling which is owner occupied, there is an income limit of $10,500.00. That limit is increased to a maximum of $15,000.00 for two or more owners of an owner occupied, single family dwelling.

For any veteran or unmarried widow/widower of a veteran who has been determined to be a prisoner of war, limit of exemption is $47,544.00.

Eligible persons shall apply with the tax assessor on or before December 31 for exemptions to be applied to taxes for the following year and continuing thereafter as long as said persons remain eligible. Any exemption shall be granted to said person otherwise eligible, only if said person, has been a resident of and continuously resided in the town for at least one year prior to the date of application for exemption.

For more information contact the Assessor's Office at (401) 728-2400 ext. 113