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.
Reported point-estimate range: $2,664 in Newport County to $4,062 in Kent County (among counties with 10,000+ people and medians reported as point estimates). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's reported ratio of medians; 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 and Census medians reported as point estimates, Newport County has the lowest reported point-estimate effective rate: about 0.89% of home value.
Which Rhode Island county has the highest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people and Census medians reported as point estimates, Kent County has the highest reported point-estimate effective rate: about 1.35%.