Rhode IslandH70452026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .

Sponsored By: Susan R. Donovan (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bristol: owner-occupied mixed-use taxed residential

If your mixed-use property is in Bristol and you live in the home part, it counts as Class 1. It can get the owner-occupied or homestead residential rate. This can lower your bill compared with commercial rates. The town sets the exact rate.

Bristol can change property tax classes

The Bristol town council can adopt, change, or repeal a property tax classification plan by ordinance. This applies to taxes assessed on or after December 31, 2023. Bristol is exempt from the statewide 50% limit on rate differences between classes (not including motor vehicles). Bigger or smaller gaps between classes are allowed, so some bills may rise while others fall.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Susan R. Donovan
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

June Speakman
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2026

LEVY & ASSESSMENT / LOCAL TAXES PASSAGE