My lot was vacant as of the last revaluation, but I built a house this year. How will this affect my assessment?
Pursuant to Chapter 44-5-13.19 entitled “Assessment and Taxation of New Real Estate Construction” your property was required to be reassessed upon completion and/or occupancy of the new construction. This new construction, which was completed subsequent to the assessment date of December 3l, is liable for pro-rated tax. The pro-rated tax is the difference between the December 31 assessment and the total value at the time of completion or occupancy. Pro-ration applies only to newly constructed buildings of new occupancy, not new additions to existing structures.

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1. What is the Soldier’s & Sailor’s Civil Relief Act?
2. Why reassess real property at all?
3. Will my assessment change if I paid above or below the Assessed Value for my property?
4. Can my Assessed Value Change between Revaluations?
5. My lot was vacant as of the last revaluation, but I built a house this year. How will this affect my assessment?
6. How do I appeal my Assessment?
7. Where did my tax bill go?
8. Are there any exemptions that I might qualify for?
9. I was recently married / divorced. How do I change my name for my tax bill?
10. How do I find out where my property line is?
11. What exactly is being taxed?
12. My business is licensed through the State of Rhode Island. Do I need to register with Town Hall?
13. I have a small home based business. Am I subject to taxation?
14. How Does the Assessment Department know what assets I have?
15. What is the deadline for Filing the Annual Return to the Assessor?
16. How do I notify the Assessor’s Office that I am no longer in business?
17. My Business moved. How do I change my address to ensure that I get my Tax Bill?
18. I received my Tax bill in July. What timeframe does this bill cover?
19. I am starting a new business. What do I need to provide to the Assessor’s Office to open an account?