ALL EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AT Taxassessors@providenceri.gov
Homestead Exemption
Property value will be reduced by 43% and taxed at a residential rate of $18.35. Homestead applications can be submitted electronically, Click Here
Elderly Exemption
Any person 65 years of age prior to December 31 is eligible for this exemption. The maximum exemption is $600.00. One must live in their home to be eligible for this exemption. Elderly applications can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov
Social Security Disability
Any person Certified through Social Security Administration to be 100% disabled who owns and lives in their home is eligible for disability exemptions. The maximum exemption is $499.00. Social Security Disability application can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov
Social Security (62-64)
Any person Certified through the Social Security Administration between the ages of 62 – 64 who owns and lives in their home is eligible for disability exemptions. The maximum exemption is $460. Social Security Disability application can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov
Service Disability
Any person 100% service-connected disabled certified by the Veterans Administration who owns and lives in their home is eligible for a service disability exemption. The exemption is $307.00. Service Disability applications can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov
Blind Exemption
Any person who is certified blind by his or her physician will be eligible for the blind exemption. One must live in their home to be eligible for this exemption. The maximum exemption is $921.00. Blind certification documents can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov Any person who submits documentation from their physician stating they are legally blind is eligible for the blind exemption.
Veteran Exemption
Any person honorably discharged from a recognized conflict, widow of a veteran, or gold star parent, POW, in accordance with R.I.G.L. 44-3-4) shall be eligible for a veteran exemption. There is no form for the Veterans’ Exemption. Applicants need only submit their DD214 (discharge form). The maximum exemption is $153.00. The veteran application can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov
Indigent Exemption
Rhode Island General Law 44-3-3 (16) states any person deemed impoverished may request relief from taxes. To qualify for consideration you must own and reside in the home for a minimum of 10 years. Provide the Assessor’s Office with any and all documents to substantiate your request. Come to City Hall for a further interview, if necessary. The indigent application can be submitted electronically at TaxAssessors@providenceri.gov
