Rhode IslandH84372026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .

Sponsored By: Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic)

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16 provisions identified: 16 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Barrington homeowners: $16,000 exemption grows yearly

Barrington exempts $16,000 of a home’s value from property taxes. Each year, that exempt amount rises by the same percentage as the town’s total tax levy increase. This reduces your taxable value and your property tax bill.

Blind residents: statewide and local tax breaks

The law exempts up to $6,000 of property value for legally blind residents statewide. A doctor or state blind services must certify legal blindness, and you must file proof by the assessor’s deadline. If you do not use the full amount where you live, you can use the rest on other Rhode Island property you own. Charlestown, Jamestown, and North Kingstown can also grant local tax credits or equivalent assessment cuts by ordinance. Some towns may set higher amounts.

Central Falls seniors: $7,500 exemption cap

Central Falls can exempt up to $7,500 of assessed value for residents age 65 or older. It can apply to real or personal property. The city council must pass an ordinance. This exemption is in addition to other exemptions and credits.

Charlestown senior property tax credit

Charlestown can create a tax credit for residents 65 or older. The town council sets the dollar amount and any income limits by ordinance. Only one credit is allowed per property, and a life tenant who pays taxes can qualify. The credit is in addition to other exemptions.

Cranston credits for blind and disabled

Cranston offers tax credits for blind and disabled residents. Legally blind residents can get a property tax credit up to $1,097.01 a year. People the Social Security Administration finds totally disabled can get up to $365.84 off real estate taxes (if head of household) or up to $365.84 off excise taxes if they do not own real property. These disabled credits end at age 65. All amounts are reviewed every three years after revaluation, with increases capped by CPI. You must file proof with the assessor by the deadline.

Cranston tax credits for seniors

Cranston can give seniors a yearly tax credit. If you are 65 or older and own and live in your home, you can get up to $548.51 off your property tax. If you do not own real property, you can get up to $548.51 off your excise tax. The city must pass an ordinance. The credit amount is reviewed every three years after revaluation, and any increase is capped by CPI.

Cranston tax credits for veterans

Cranston provides property tax credits for veterans. Eligible veterans can get up to $182.90 off per year. Veterans found totally disabled from service by the VA can get up to $4,725 off per year. Credits are reviewed every three years after revaluation and any increase is capped by inflation (CPI). You must show the required proof to the city assessor by the filing deadline.

Johnston seniors: $800–$1,000 credit

Johnston gives a set credit to seniors who own and occupy their home. The amount is $800 in FY2025, $900 in FY2026, and $1,000 in FY2027 and after. Only one credit is allowed per property. Your total exemptions and credits cannot be more than your total residential tax bill for the year.

East Greenwich senior exemptions by age

East Greenwich can exempt part of a senior’s home value. Caps rise with age: $26,000 (65–70), $34,000 (70–75), $42,000 (75–80), $50,000 (80–85), and $58,000 (85+). Your age on the prior December 31 sets your tier. Only one exemption per set of co-owners. A life tenant who pays taxes can also qualify.

Lincoln seniors: $24,440 home exemption

Lincoln can exempt up to $24,440 of value for seniors who owned and lived in their home for five years. Only one exemption is allowed per property. A life tenant who pays taxes may qualify. The exemption is in addition to other exemptions.

Warren seniors: $30,656 home exemption

Warren can exempt up to $30,656 of a senior’s home value. The exemption is in addition to other exemptions and credits. Only one exemption is allowed per property. A life tenant who pays taxes can qualify.

Bristol senior property exemption

Bristol can exempt part of a senior’s home value from property tax. The town council sets the exemption by ordinance for residents who are age 65, 70, or 75 as of the prior December 31. Only one exemption is allowed per set of co-owners.

North Providence seniors: $10,000 exemption

North Providence can exempt up to $10,000 of assessed value for residents age 65 or older. The town council must pass an ordinance. This is in addition to other exemptions and credits.

Tiverton seniors: $10,000 home exemption

Tiverton can exempt up to $10,000 of assessed value for owner-occupants over age 65. The town council must pass an ordinance. Only one exemption is allowed per eligible property, and a life tenant who pays taxes can qualify.

Warwick seniors: $12,000 home exemption

Warwick can exempt up to $12,000 of assessed value for residents age 65 or older. It can apply to owner-occupied residential real property or personal property. The city must enact an ordinance. The exemption is in addition to other exemptions or credits.

Westerly senior property tax exemption

Westerly can grant a property tax exemption for people over 65 who owned and lived in their home for five years. The town council sets the amount and any income limits by ordinance. Only one exemption is allowed per eligible property, and a life tenant who pays taxes can qualify.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Joseph M. McNamara
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Arthur Handy
Democratic • House
Charlene Lima
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 70 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2026

PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION PASSAGE