Seaport Advisory — Rhode Island Property Tax & Ownership
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Rhode Island is its own animal.

RI assesses at roughly 100% of value, taxes homes and commercial property at different rates, and now adds a state surcharge on high-value second homes. This tool sorts it out — for buyers and investors alike.

~100% RI Assessment Ratio
39 Cities & Towns
2026 Tax Year Focus
$1M+ Surcharge Threshold
Interactive Estimate
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Pick residential or commercial, choose a county, then a town. Enter a price, or leave blank to use the town’s median.

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Type a price, or leave it blank to use the town’s median sale price.
In RI, counties are just geography — this simply narrows the town list.
How It Is Figured

Rhode Island taxes property at roughly 100% of assessed value, applying the town’s rate per $1,000. Residential and commercial rates differ.

Choose a town to begin
Your tax estimate, revaluation timing, and any second-home surcharge will appear here. Switch between residential and commercial anytime.
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