General Info about the Office of the City Collector

John A. Murphy, Collector
Phone: 401-331-5252

• Sign up for Tax Bill Reminders
• Pay Your Taxes Online

The City Collector's Office processes Real Estate, Personal Property/Tangible, and Motor Vehicle taxes. The office also is a depository for all city receipts. The determination of the amount of tax you pay (valuation, levy, exemptions) is made by the City Assessor.

Please see our FAQ page for information on:

• Quarterly Payment Deadlines
• Methods of Payment
• Interest Calculation
• Tax Sale Information
• DMV Blocks

Bill Distribution:
While state law does not require the City to send a tax bill, of course is does. Bills are generally mailed in August, so if you do not have a bill by Labor Day, contact our office for assistance.

Sample bill (Click on the image for larger size):