Homestead – Owner Occupied Homestead
Property value will be reduced by 40% , taxed by residential rate of $24.56
Elderly Exemption
Any person 65 years of age prior to December 31 or any person 62 years of age prior to December 31 and receiving Social Security Retirement Benefits is eligible for this exemption. The maximum exemption is $511.00. One must live in their home to be eligible for this exemption. The deadline for filing is March 15 prior to the release of the bill.
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. The deadline for the filing is March 15 prior to the release of the bill.
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. The deadline for the filing is March 15 prior to the release of the bill.
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. The deadline for the filing is March 15 prior to the release of the bill.
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 deadline for the filing is March 15 prior to the release of the bill.
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 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
