Rhode Island Property Tax
Rhode Island Property Tax Calculator
Estimate Rhode Island property taxes, compare county effective rates, and see how taxes show up in a monthly mortgage payment. 2026 planning data — not an official tax bill.
Estimated effective state rate
1.12%
Sample tax on a $400,000 home
$4,480
Vs U.S. benchmark (0.90%)
+$880
Counties in this dataset
5
In the current NMC dataset, Rhode Island has an estimated effective property-tax rate of 1.12%, resulting in approximately $4,480 in annual property taxes on a $400,000 home.
How property taxes work in Rhode Island
Rhode Island property taxes are levied locally — typically a stack of county, municipal, school, and special-district rates applied to assessed value after any exemptions. The 1.12% figure on this page is an ACS effective rate (taxes paid ÷ owner-occupied home value), which is useful for comparing counties and modeling PITI. It is not the millage printed on a specific parcel's bill.
For millage, exemption filings, or an official estimate, use Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
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Median owner-occupied home value and median real-estate tax paid (ACS), with the county effective rate used in our calculator. Use a row to open the county page or calculator estimate.
| County | Median home value | Median annual tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | $373,600 | $4,683 | 1.25% |
| Kent County | $366,100 | $4,957 | 1.35% |
| Washington County | $510,800 | $5,102 | 1.00% |
| Newport County | $609,700 | $5,414 | 0.89% |
| Bristol County | $513,800 | $6,648 | 1.29% |
Rhode Island county directory
Highest property tax rates in Rhode Island
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
- 1. Kent County1.35%
- 2. Bristol County1.29%
- 3. Providence County1.25%
- 4. Washington County1.00%
- 5. Newport County0.89%
Lowest property tax rates in Rhode Island
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
- 1. Newport County0.89%
- 2. Washington County1.00%
- 3. Providence County1.25%
- 4. Bristol County1.29%
- 5. Kent County1.35%
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FHA limit context in Rhode Island
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
FHA 1-unit floor $541,287 · ceiling $1,249,125. Property tax estimates on this page are separate from loan limits.
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Methodology
Statewide effective rates use 2024 ACS owner-occupied data. County rates are median real-estate taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). Last reviewed August 13, 2026. Estimates only — confirm with the local taxing authority.
On a $400,000 home, the U.S. benchmark used for comparison is 0.90% ($3,600 / year).