Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator – Rhode Island property taxes fund schools, roads, and municipal services. The median annual payment is $4,776, with an effective rate of 1.39%, 13th-highest in the U.S. Taxes are based on assessed value (100% of market value, 80% on Block Island), multiplied by local tax rates, varying by city/town.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
Rhode Island property taxes are calculated as:
[ \text{Taxes} = \text{Assessed Value} \times \left( \text{Tax Rate} \div 1,000 \right) ]
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Assessed Value: 100% of market value (80% on Block Island), revalued every nine years with updates every three/six years.
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Tax Rate: Set by municipalities, in mills ($1 per $1,000).
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Exemptions: Owner-occupied, veterans, seniors.
Example:
$343,900 home in Providence County (15.4 mills):
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Assessed Value = $343,900
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Taxes = $343,900 × (15.4 ÷ 1,000) = $5,296.06
Taxes are due based on municipal schedules, often quarterly.
Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator
A Rhode Island property tax calculator estimates taxes based on assessed value and tax rates. Tools include:
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SmartAsset’s Calculator
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Providence
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PropertyTax101
Using a Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator
To use SmartAsset’s calculator:
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Visit the calculator.
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Input city/town for the tax rate.
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Enter market value; indicate exemptions.
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Review estimated tax.
For municipal tools, input parcel data on city websites.
Example:
$343,900 home in Providence County (1.54%):
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Tax = $343,900 × 0.0154 = $5,296
Factors Influencing Rhode Island Property Tax
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Assessed Value: 100% market value, except Block Island (80%).
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Tax Rates:
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Providence: 1.54%
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Newport: 1.22%
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Bristol: 1.63% (highest)
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Washington: 0.96% (lowest)
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Exemptions: Owner-occupied, veterans, seniors.
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Location: Urban areas (e.g., Providence) have higher rates.
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Improvements: Increase assessed value.
County Rates:
County |
Median Home Value |
Median Annual Tax |
Effective Rate |
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Providence |
$343,900 | $5,296 | 1.54% |
Newport |
$543,300 | $6,628 | 1.22% |
Bristol |
$465,600 | $7,589 | 1.63% |
Washington |
$441,300 | $4,236 | 0.96% |
Tips to Lower Your Rhode Island Property Tax
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Exemptions: Apply for owner-occupied, veterans, or senior exemptions.
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Appeal Assessments: File within 90 days of first payment due date.
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Monitor Rates: Check municipal budgets/rates.
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Consult Experts: Tax advisors for savings.
Resources for Rhode Island Homeowners
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RI Taxation: Policies, forms.
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SmartAsset: Calculator.
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Municipal Sites:
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Providence
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Tax-Rates.org: Estimator.
Take Control of Your Rhode Island Property Taxes
Using SmartAsset’s calculator, estimate your taxes easily. Leverage exemptions, appeal assessments, and stay informed to manage your bill. Start with a trusted Rhode Island property tax calculator today.