Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator
Rhode Island's property tax is locally driven: assessors value homes and communities adopt the tax rates applied to them, with the revenue underwriting schools and municipal services. Exemptions for qualifying owners and appeal rights for disputed values round out the system. The estimates here rely on regional medians — choose your Rhode Island area above and enter the home's value.
Annual Property Tax
$4,511Monthly (Escrow)
$376Effective Rate
1.12%Highest property tax counties in Rhode Island
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 1.37% | $366,100 |
| Providence County | 1.19% | $373,600 |
| Bristol County | 1.14% | $513,800 |
| Washington County | 0.91% | $510,800 |
| Newport County | 0.86% | $609,700 |
How property tax works in Rhode Island
- Local assessors value the home; the community adopts the rate applied to that value.
- Exemptions and appeal rights round out the system for qualifying or disputing owners.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Rhode Island ranks #15 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Compare property tax across every state at the property tax calculator , or see whether your property tax deduction is capped at the SALT deduction cap calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How much property tax will I pay in Rhode Island?
Each community adopts its own rate, so where in Rhode Island you buy matters as much as what you pay for the home. Use the calculator above with your area selected for a median-based annual and monthly estimate.
How is property tax calculated in Rhode Island?
The local assessor determines the value of your property, and the rate your community has adopted is applied to it — value times rate, less any exemption you qualify for. That product is the annual bill.
Can I lower my Rhode Island property tax bill?
Exemptions commonly serve veterans, seniors, and disabled homeowners, varying by community, and owners can appeal an assessment that looks high. Local offices publish the schedules for both.
Are property taxes deductible?
Yes as part of the federal SALT deduction when itemizing — mindful of the cap that governs the deduction overall. The IRS documents the current cap.
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Related insights
Use these guides for rule explanations, planning context, and follow-up questions beyond the calculator result.