How do I pay my property taxes?

City or Town Tax Collector (municipal level - each of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns)

Details

What you need to know

Online Option

Most RI municipalities offer online payment; visit your city/town website; payment portals vary

Where to Go

City or Town Tax Collector's office

Rhode Island Notes

Important state-specific details

Rhode Island assesses property at 100% of full fair market value.
REAPPRAISAL CYCLE: RI law requires reassessments at least every 9 years; many municipalities reassess more frequently; 9-year cycle is one of the longest nationally, so assessments can become outdated.
TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAMS (set locally - vary by municipality):
OWNER-OCCUPANT EXEMPTION: Many RI municipalities offer a reduction in assessed value or tax credit for owner-occupied primary residences; contact your local assessor; amount varies significantly by city/town
SENIOR EXEMPTION: Most municipalities offer additional exemptions for seniors 65+ with income/asset limits set locally; some offer tax freezes; contact your city/town assessor
VETERAN EXEMPTION: RI veterans typically receive assessed value reduction; larger exemptions for disabled veterans; apply with local assessor
DISABILITY EXEMPTION: Qualifying disabled residents may receive exemptions; contact local assessor
RI has been phasing out the motor vehicle excise tax - cars now generally exempt from property tax in most municipalities
RI has no statewide homestead exemption; all exemption programs set and administered locally

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance - dor.ri.gov (property tax oversight); City or Town Tax Collector (payment - varies by municipality); City or Town Assessor (assessment - varies by municipality)