Kent County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Kent County, Rhode Island. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.35%
State Effective Rate
1.12%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$978
Median Home Value (ACS)
$366,100
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,957
Owner-Occupied Households
53,231
The typical owner-occupied home in Kent County is valued at $366,100 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,957 per year — an effective rate of 1.35%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Rhode Island
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.12%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Kent County, Rhode Island, the current county-level estimate is 1.35%, or approximately $5,400 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Kent County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.35% · vs Rhode Island: 1.12% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,375 | $281 |
| $400,000 | $5,400 | $450 |
| $500,000 | $6,750 | $563 |
| $750,000 | $10,125 | $844 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,500 | $1,125 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Kent County1.35%
- Providence County1.25%
- Washington County1.00%
- Newport County0.89%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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