Bristol County
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Bristol County, Rhode Island
10 Court Street
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
Tel: 401-253-7000
Fax: 401-253-5490
County Website: Bristol county
Bristol County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The board of tax assessment review shall hear and consider the appeal of any property owner concerning the amount of his assessed valuation as determined by the assessor.
- For more information, contact the Board of Tax Assessment at 401-253-7000.
URLs
- https://www.bristolri.gov/government/boards/tax-assessment-board-of-review/
- https://www.bristolri.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Application-for-Appeal-of-Property-Tax-2.pdf
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Bristol county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Bristol county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Bristol county at 401-253-7000 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Bristol county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Bristol county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Bristol county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Bristol county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Bristol county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Bristol county Rhode Island tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Bristol County
Homes in Bristol county have a median home value of $364,403.
Bristol county home values are ranked 2 out of 5 counties in the state of Rhode Island for median home price. The average median home value in Rhode Island is $359,473. Kent county has the lowest median price at $247,669. Newport county has the highest median price at $401,024.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Bristol county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~179%.
The median household income in Bristol county is $85,413.
Compared to the state of Rhode Island and the United States, Bristol county's median household income is higher than the state of Rhode Island's average median household income of $78,969 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Bristol county's population has grown from 48,859 in 1990 to 50,793 in 2020, an increase of 4% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Rhode Island's population has grown from 1,003,464 in 1990 to 1,097,379 in 2020, an increase of 9.4% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Bristol county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Rhode Island and the United States.
Bristol County Rhode Island Cities
Barrington, Bristol, Warren
Bristol County Rhode Island Zipcodes
02806 / 02809 / 02885 /
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