Providence County
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Providence County, Rhode Island
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Tel: 401-680-5000
Fax: 401-421-5902
County Website: Providence county
Assessor Website: Providence county assessor
Providence County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If any property owner believes the assessment on their property to be inaccurate, disproportionate or excessive, they may appeal through the Tax Assessors Office, and then the local Board of Assessment Appeals within their jurisdiction.
- Should the property owner still feel the assessment is incorrect, they may appeal to the Superior Court for the judicial district in which they are located.
- Appeals to the tax assessor, must be filed within ninety (90) days from the date the first tax payment is due.
- For appeals to the local tax board of review, forms must be filed with the local tax board of review not more than thirty (30) days after the assessor renders a decision.
- You may file an appeal if the assessor does not render a decision within forty-five (45) days of the filing of the appeal, not more than ninety (90) days after the expiration of the forty-five (45) day period.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Providence county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Providence county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Providence county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. 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. Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence county Rhode Island tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Providence County
Homes in Providence county have a median home value of $248,407.
Providence county home values are ranked 4 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, Providence county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~90%.
The median household income in Providence county is $62,323.
Compared to the state of Rhode Island and the United States, Providence 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.
Providence county's population has grown from 596,270 in 1990 to 660,741 in 2020, an increase of 11% 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.
Providence county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Rhode Island and less than the population change for United States.
Providence County Rhode Island Cities
Central Falls, Centredale, Chepachet, Clayville, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Foster, Greenville, Harrisville, Hope, Lincoln, Manville, Mapleville, North Scituate, North Smithfield, Oakland, Pascoag, Pawtucket, Providence, Riverside, Rumford, Smithfield
Providence County Rhode Island Zipcodes
02814 / 02815 / 02825 / 02828 / 02830 / 02831 / 02838 / 02839 / 02857 / 02858 / 02859 / 02860 / 02861 / 02863 / 02864 / 02865 / 02895 / 02896 / 02903 / 02904 / 02905 / 02906 / 02907 / 02908 / 02909 / 02910 / 02911 / 02914 / 02915 / 02916 / 02917 / 02919 / 02920 / 02921 /
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