Washington County, Rhode Island

4800 Tower Hill Road
South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02879

Tel: 401-782-4121

Washington County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Get together any important documents like your most recent property tax assessment and any info about changes to your property or situation that may impact your taxes. (https://www.co.washington.ri.us/tax-assessor/)
Check the deadline for filing an appeal, it's usually in May or June. Verify the exact date by checking the county website or contacting the tax assessor's office. (https://www.co.washington.ri.us/)
Get in touch with the Washington County tax assessor's office to arrange a meeting or hearing to present your case. In some cases, you might be able to file your appeal in writing, but it's best to confirm the process with the county. (https://www.co.washington.ri.us/tax-assessor/)
Write a statement explaining why you're appealing, including any evidence you have to support your case. Make sure to include any relevant documents, like a property appraisal or sales contract.
Show up for the meeting or hearing and explain your case to the county's board of assessment review. Be ready to answer any questions they may have.
The board of assessment review will think over your appeal and make a decision. If you're not happy with the decision, you might be able to file an appeal in Superior Court.
Keep an eye out for the outcome of your appeal by checking the county website or contacting the county.
If your property taxes seem too high, you might consider getting help from a professional property tax consultant or attorney to assist you through the process. (https://www.co.washington.ri.us/tax-assessor/property-tax-appeal-process/)

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Washington county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Washington county at 401-782-4121 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. Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington county Rhode Island tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Washington County

Homes in Washington county have a median home value of $359,473.

Washington county home values are ranked 3 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, Washington county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~175%.

Rhode Island Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Washington county is $86,970.

Compared to the state of Rhode Island and the United States, Washington 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.

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Washington county's population has grown from 109,998 in 1990 to 129,839 in 2020, an increase of 18% 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.

Washington 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.

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Washington County Rhode Island Cities

Ashaway, Block Island, Bradford, Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Kingston, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Saunderstown, Westerly, Wood River Junct

Washington County Rhode Island Zipcodes

02804 / 02807 / 02808 / 02812 / 02813 / 02822 / 02832 / 02833 / 02836 / 02852 / 02874 / 02875 / 02879 / 02881 / 02882 / 02891 / 02892 / 02894 / 02898 /

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