In short
Homeowners in Rhode Island paid a median $4,900 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $404,200, 1.21% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 15 of 51 including DC. Across its 5 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.89% in Newport County to 1.35% in Kent County; the highest median bill is in Bristol County ($6,648).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 1.35% | $4,957 | ±$61 | $366,100 | 53,231 |
| Bristol County | 1.29% | $6,648 | ±$185 | $513,800 | 14,439 |
| Providence County | 1.25% | $4,683 | ±$44 | $373,600 | 147,568 |
| Washington County | 1% | $5,102 | ±$168 | $510,800 | 40,742 |
| Newport County | 0.89% | $5,414 | ±$161 | $609,700 | 25,022 |
| Rhode Island | 1.21% | $4,900 | ±$36 | $404,200 | 281,002 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Rhode Island?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $4,900 a year, is 1.21% of the median home value ($404,200), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Rhode Island has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Kent County (1.35%), Bristol County (1.29%), Providence County (1.25%). In dollars: Bristol County ($6,648), Newport County ($5,414), Washington County ($5,102).
How property tax works in Rhode Island, exemptions and appeals: Rhode Island property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.