Property Tax Exemptions

Program Description

RI General Law 44-3-4 gives property tax exemptions for veterans and widow(er)s of veterans. RI General Law 44-3-5 gives property tax exemptions for Gold Star parents.

Services

• Exemptions vary by town.
• The list of exemptions by city and town can be found here:  https://municipalfinance.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur546/files/documents/data/exemptions/Veterans-Senior-Exemptions-Report.pdf

Eligibility

• Other than dishonorable discharge.
• Service during wartime for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. After Vietnam, service in a recognized conflict. Most qualified conflicts are listed on the back of each tax bill and the complete list is given in RI General Laws 44-3-4 and 44-3-4.2.

How To Apply

• Apply at your town tax assessor.

Documentation

• DD-214.

Supplemental Materials

• RI General Law 44-3-4.
• RI General Law 44-3-4.2.
• RI General Law 44-3-5.