Rhode Island property tax by county
Statewide, Rhode Island homeowners pay about 1.07% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $3,217 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $3,217 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $2,664 in Newport County to $4,062 in Kent County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Rhode Island county
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | $3,759 | 1.25% | $4,683 | $373,600 |
| Kent County | $4,062 | 1.35% | $4,957 | $366,100 |
| Washington County | $2,997 | 1.00% | $5,102 | $510,800 |
| Newport County | $2,664 | 0.89% | $5,414 | $609,700 |
| Bristol County | $3,882 | 1.29% | $6,648 | $513,800 |
Counties are listed by population, largest first. Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rhode Island?
The median Rhode Island homeowner pays $4,886 a year on a median home worth $455,700, an effective rate of about 1.07% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Rhode Island county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Newport County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.89% of home value.
Which Rhode Island county has the highest property tax?
Kent County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.35%.