Rhode Island property tax rates
Homeowners in Rhode Island typically pay about 1.21% of their home's value in property tax each year — the 15th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Typical effective rate
1.21%
29% above the U.S. median
Median tax paid
$4,900
per year
Median home value
$404,200
Counties covered
5
5 with a rate
Within Rhode Island, the effective rate ranges from 1.35% in Kent County down to 0.89% in Newport County. Use the estimator to turn a home value into an approximate bill.
Official Rhode Island resource: Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance. For a specific parcel, use the local county assessor.
All Rhode Island counties
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| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bristol County | 1.29% | $6,648 | $513,800 |
| 1 | Kent County | 1.35% | $4,957 | $366,100 |
| 5 | Newport County | 0.89% | $5,414 | $609,700 |
| 3 | Providence County | 1.25% | $4,683 | $373,600 |
| 4 | Washington County | 1.00% | $5,102 | $510,800 |
A ± mark means the county's survey estimate carries a wide margin of error (small number of owner-occupied homes). Figures are typical burdens, not statutory rates or individual bills.