The Homestead Exemption is available to property owners who own and occupy a residential property as their primary residence on or before December 31 for the subsequent tax roll. Eligible properties include single-family, two-family, and three-family homes, residential condominiums, and mobile homes.
Amount of Tax Credit
14% reduction in the assessed value of your property.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Homestead Exemption:
- he property must be a residential property, including a single-family, two-family, or three-family home, residential condominium, or mobile home.
- You must own and occupy the property as your primary residence on or before December 31 prior to the upcoming tax roll.
- You must submit two forms of proof of residency with your application:
- Rhode Island Driver's License (required if you have one)
- Motor Vehicle Registration (required if you have one)
- and/or Voter
- If you do not have the documentation listed above, please contact the Assessor's Office to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Important Information
- If you or a spouse own multiple properties, you CANNOT receive a homestead or owner-occupied exemption on any other property or claim another property as your primary residence.
- Application deadline NO later than March 15th.
- Page 2 of this application contains the required Sales Verification section and must be completed.
- You DO NOT need to apply for this exemption annually. The Assessor's Office will notify you if reapplication is required.
Submission Instructions
Please complete all sections of this application and return it to the Assessor's Office either by:
- Drop-off- City Hall, 145 Taunton Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 202
- Electronic submission- Email: Assessor@eastprovidenceri.gov
Be sure to include all required documentation with your application.
Please fill out this Homestead Exemption Application Once your forms are completed return them to our office, by drop off or electronically.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor's Office:
Phone: 401-435-7574
Email: Assessor@eastprovidenceri.gov
