Property Tax Due Dates in Rhode Island

Rhode Island property taxes are administered at the city and town level — the state has no county-level property tax government. Each of Rhode Island's 39 municipalities has its own assessor and tax rate. Property is assessed at full fair market value (100%), and reassessments are required at least every nine years, though many cities reassess more frequently. Rhode Island has no statewide homestead exemption, but individual cities and towns often offer local exemption programs for owner-occupants, seniors, and veterans that can meaningfully reduce tax bills.

Property tax due dates in Rhode Island vary by municipality. Most cities and towns bill quarterly or semi-annually: Quarterly: Due approximately July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1. Semi-annual: Due approximately July 1 and January 1. Contact your local tax collector for your specific due dates. Interest of 12–18% per year (varies by municipality) applies to late payments. Most cities and towns offer online payment.

Rhode Island exemption programs are set locally: Owner-Occupant Exemption — Many Rhode Island municipalities offer a reduction in assessed value or a direct tax credit for owner-occupied primary residences. The amount varies by city/town — Providence, Cranston, and others offer meaningful owner-occupant exemptions. Contact your local assessor. Senior Exemption — Most municipalities offer additional exemptions for seniors 65 or older, with income and asset limits set locally. The programs vary significantly by town. Veteran Exemption — Rhode Island veterans typically receive an exemption reduction in assessed value, with larger exemptions for disabled veterans. Disability Exemption — Qualifying disabled residents may receive exemptions similar to the senior program in most municipalities.

Rhode Island property tax appeals go to the local Board of Assessment Review: Deadline: File a written appeal with the municipal Board of Assessment Review within 90 days of the tax bill mailing date. Process: Present evidence that the assessed value exceeds fair market value — comparable sales, an independent appraisal. The board has 45 days to act on your appeal. Further appeal: If denied, appeal to the Rhode Island Superior Court within 30 days.