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What are the different exemptions?
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The Assessor’s office offers a variety of tax exemptions to those who qualify. Recipients must be residents of Providence. The application deadline is March 15th prior to the annual billing cycle. Applications can be filed with a clerk at the counter, and some are available online to be downloaded and printed out. The basic requirements for each category are as follows:
Homestead: applicants must own and reside in their home as of December 31st of the previous year.
Veterans: honorably discharged from recognized conflicts, Widow of Veterans, Gold Star Parents.
Elderly: 65 years of age before December 31st of the previous year, or 62 years of age before December 31st and receiving Social Security. Real Estate Only
Disability: certified 100% disabled according to Social Security, and ownership and residence of property for three years prior to December 31st of the previous year. Real Estate Only
V.A. Disability: 100% service-connected disability certified by the Veteran’s Administration.
Blind: must be certified legally blind by a physician.
Paraplegic: paperwork verifying that applicant’s housing is assisted by the Veteran’s Administration.
Tax Freeze: households earning less than $25K annually may have Real Estate taxes limited to a 5.5% annual increase.
Handicapped: for vehicles specially adapted to meet the needs of handicapped persons. Motor Vehicle Only
Infirmity/Poverty: those judged by the Assessor’s office to be unable to pay because of infirmity or poverty, as per Rhode Island General Law 44-3-3(16).
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Additonal Resources:
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City Tax Assessor's Office -
Providence City Hall, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 421-5900
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