Rhode IslandH75682026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Thomas E. Noret (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Interest break on overdue property taxes

Cities and towns can adopt an ordinance to waive interest tied to one quarter’s overdue property tax payment and let you pay the rest quarterly. The waiver cannot exceed $500 per tax bill. It applies only if the property was your main home or your commercial property for the last five years and you paid taxes on time for those five years. The overdue bill must be less than two years old, and you must submit a signed, dated, written request. If you meet the ordinance’s criteria, the city or town grants the waiver. The tax collector’s decision is in writing and sent to the council. If denied, you must pay the interest, but you can file a reimbursement claim with the council within 10 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Thomas E. Noret
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Terri Cortvriend
Democratic • House
Gregory J. Costantino
Democratic • House
George A. Nardone
Republican • House
David J. Place
Republican • House
Earl A. Read, III
Democratic • House
Paul M. Santucci
Republican • House
Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
Democratic • House
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Democratic • House
June Speakman
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 1

House vote • 3/31/2026

LEVY & ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES PASSAGE