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R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-4.1-1. Declaration of purpose
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The general assembly finds and declares that preservation of Rhode Island’s historic residences enhances an understanding of the state’s heritage, improves property values, fosters civic beauty, and promotes public education, pleasure, and welfare. The purpose of this chapter is …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-4.1-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Certified maintenance or rehabilitation” means any maintenance or rehabilitation of a historic residence consistent with the character of that property or district as determined in accordance with commission guidelines, or for the purposes of North S…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-4.1-3. Property tax reduction
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(a) Each city or town may, by ordinance, provide up to twenty percent (20%) reduction in property tax liability for a period of up to five (5) years to an owner of a historic residence who incurs substantial maintenance or rehabilitation costs; provided, however, that (b) Warren.…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-4.1-4. Completion — Certification
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Upon completion of maintenance or rehabilitation for which the owner of a historic residence, or historic commercial structure, seeks property tax reduction, the owner shall apply to the local tax assessor for relief under this chapter. Upon receiving the application, the city or…