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Yes: 105 • No: 0
Rhode IslandS32932026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .
Sponsored By: Todd M. Patalano (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Cranston credit for totally disabled adults
Cranston grants up to $365.84 off local taxes each year if Social Security finds you totally disabled. If you do not own real property, it applies as an excise tax credit. If you are the disabled head of household living in the home, it applies to your property tax. The credit ends at age 65 and is adjusted every three years after revaluation, with increases capped by inflation. You must file SSA proof with the assessor by the deadline.
Cranston property credit for legally blind
Cranston provides a property tax credit up to $1,097.01 each year for legally blind residents, by city ordinance. The credit lowers your tax bill and is adjusted every three years after revaluation, with increases capped by inflation (CPI).
Cranston veterans and disabled veteran credits
Cranston gives an annual property tax credit up to $182.90 for eligible veterans and some unmarried surviving spouses. Totally service‑connected disabled veterans who live in specially adapted housing get up to $4,725 per year. Both credits adjust every three years after revaluation, with increases capped by inflation (CPI). You must meet the service, VA disability, and domicile rules for the credit you claim.
Local property breaks in Barrington and West Warwick
Barrington exempts $16,000 of your home’s value from tax, and this amount rises each year as the town’s total tax levy grows. West Warwick exempts $335 of assessed value. Your yearly savings equal the exemption times your local tax rate. Follow your assessor’s filing rules to claim these breaks.
Property tax relief for legally blind residents
If you are certified legally blind, the law exempts up to $6,000 of your home’s value statewide. Some towns give more or use a tax credit instead, such as Barrington ($16,000), Warren (up to $40,895), Westerly (up to $29,000), and Tiverton (credit of $300 or more). Charlestown, Jamestown, and North Kingstown can grant credits or assessment cuts by ordinance. You must show proof to your local assessor by the filing deadline, and relief applies where you live.
Senior homeowner tax breaks by town
Many towns give seniors property tax help by ordinance. Examples: East Greenwich exempts $26,000 (age 65–70), $34,000 (70–75), $42,000 (75–80), $50,000 (80–85), and $58,000 (85+). Lincoln exempts up to $24,440 after five years of occupancy; Warren up to $30,656; Warwick up to $12,000; North Providence and Tiverton up to $10,000; Central Falls up to $7,500. Bristol and Charlestown can grant senior relief; Westerly can set an amount and may add income limits with a five‑year occupancy rule. Johnston gives an automatic credit of $800 (FY2025), $900 (FY2026), and $1,000 (FY2027+), capped so total relief does not exceed your yearly tax bill. Where stated, only one exemption or credit applies per set of joint owners, and these benefits are in addition to other exemptions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Todd M. Patalano
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Stefano V. Famiglietti
Democratic • Senate
Hanna M. Gallo
Democratic • Senate
Matthew L. LaMountain
Democratic • Senate
Leonidas P. Raptakis
Democratic • Senate
Brian J. Thompson
Democratic • Senate
David P. Tikoian
Democratic • Senate
Lammis J. Vargas
Democratic • Senate
Jessica de la Cruz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/10/2026
PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE
Yes: 68 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/4/2026
RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Passage
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 270
6/26/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorHouse passed in concurrence
6/10/2026HousePlaced on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
6/9/2026HouseSenate read and passed
6/4/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
6/2/2026SenateCommittee recommends passage
6/2/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
5/29/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
5/21/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
5/15/2026Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
5/15/2026Senate
Bill Text
S3293 - As Introduced
5/15/2026
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