Kent County

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Kent County, Rhode Island

222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

Tel: 401-822-6900

Kent County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Start by gathering any documentation that you think might help your case, such as a recent appraisal or repair estimates. This will help you show that your property tax assessment is incorrect.
  2. Contact the Kent County Tax Assessor's Office and request an appeal form. You can find their contact info here: https://www.kentcountyri.gov/tax-assessors-office
  3. Fill out the form and include any supporting documentation you have. Make sure to include your contact info so they can get in touch if they have any questions.
  4. Submit the completed form to the Tax Assessor's Office. You can do this in person or by mail, whichever they prefer.
  5. Wait for a response from the office. They'll review your appeal and decide if they need to adjust your property tax assessment.
  6. If you're not happy with their decision, you can appeal to the Kent County Board of Tax Review. More info on this process can be found here: https://www.kentcountyri.gov/board-tax-review
  7. If you're still not satisfied, you can take your appeal to the Rhode Island Tax Tribunal. You can find more info on this process here: http://www.tax.ri.gov/tribunal/index.php

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kent county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Kent county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Kent county at 401-822-6900 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. Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent county Rhode Island tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Kent County

Homes in Kent county have a median home value of $247,669.

Kent county home values are ranked 5 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, Kent county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~90%.

Rhode Island Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Kent county is $75,857.

Compared to the state of Rhode Island and the United States, Kent county's median household income is lower than the state of Rhode Island's average median household income of $78,969 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Kent county's population has grown from 161,143 in 1990 to 170,363 in 2020, an increase of 5.7% 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.

Kent county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Rhode Island and the United States.

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Kent County Rhode Island Cities

Coventry, East Greenwich, Greene, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick

Kent County Rhode Island Zipcodes

02816 / 02817 / 02818 / 02827 / 02886 / 02888 / 02889 / 02893 /

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