H7299

Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7299 allows municipalities to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% on residential properties.

Rhode Island H7299 permits every municipality to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties. This applies to properties used exclusively for residential purposes and improved with a dwelling containing less than four units. The bill also ensures that municipalities that grant greater exemptions are not limited by this section. If a property granted an exemption is sold or transferred during the year, the municipality may prorate the exemption. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)