Tax Assessor

Responsibilities of the Tax Assessor's Office

The Tax Assessor's Office is responsible for assigning and maintaining the valuation on Real Property and Tangible Property. There is no longer an annual excise tax on Motor Vehicles.

Real Property

We estimate the fair market value (FMV) to all real estate as of the effective date of the latest revaluation date. Per Rhode Island General Law, the City is required to revaluate property assessments once every three years. Current assessments are based on the estimated FMV as of December 31, 2024. Your assessment is based on sale activity of buyers and sellers in the 12 - 18 months prior to December 31, 2024. Factors considered include location, style of home, quality of construction, square footage, condition, views, and added features such as garages, decks, etc.

Tangible Property

Per Rhode Island General Law 44-5-12 and 44-5-12.1, business assets are annually assessed based on the original cost of the asset and depreciated according to the proper table established in 44-5-12.1. All business are required to report assets owned on December 31st to the Assessor's office annually by the following January 31st. An estimate assessment is placed on those businesses that fail to report their assets.

Motor Vehicles

The State of Rhode Island eliminated the annual Motor Vehicle Excise Tax effective 2022.

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