Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Rhode Island
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Rhode Island, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: A person aggrieved by an assessment files an appeal with the local tax assessor's office on or before November 15, but not less than 90 days after the first tax payment is due. The assessor has until December 31 to decide. R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26
| Appealing your assessment | A person aggrieved by an assessment files an appeal with the local tax assessor's office on or before November 15, but not less than 90 days after the first tax payment is due. The assessor has until December 31 to decide. The taxpayer may then appeal to the local tax board of review within 30 days after the assessor's decision (or by January 31 of the next year if no decision is issued by December 31), and may petition superior court within 30 days of the board of review's written decision. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26 |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Rhode Island?
A person aggrieved by an assessment files an appeal with the local tax assessor's office on or before November 15, but not less than 90 days after the first tax payment is due. The assessor has until December 31 to decide. The taxpayer may then appeal to the local tax board of review within 30 days after the assessor's decision (or by January 31 of the next year if no decision is issued by December 31), and may petition superior court within 30 days of the board of review's written decision.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.