Rhode Island § 44-5-13.21 § 44-5-13.21. Burrillville — Deferment of taxes for persons claiming an exemption pursuant to § 44-3-3(16).

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§ 44-5-13.21 — § 44-5-13.21. Burrillville — Deferment of taxes for persons claiming an exemption pursuant to § 44-3-3(16).

Rhode Island § 44-5-13.21

Title 44Taxation

Ch. 44-5Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-13.21 (2026).

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§ 44-5-13.21. Burrillville — Deferment of taxes for persons claiming an exemption pursuant to §
               44-3-3(16).
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 3 of title 44 or any other provision of the general or public laws to the contrary, the town council
            of the town of Burrillville is authorized to provide, by ordinance, that the payment
            of taxes by any resident of the town claiming an exemption pursuant to the provisions
            of § 44-3-3(16) may be deferred in whole or in part for a period of five (5) years, and will constitute
            a lien on the property during the five (5) year period. If the property is transferred
            in any manner, including but n

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§ 44-5-13.21. Burrillville — Deferment of taxes for persons claiming an exemption pursuant to § 44-3-3(16).

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 3 of title 44 or any other provision of the general or public laws to the contrary, the town council of the town of Burrillville is authorized to provide, by ordinance, that the payment of taxes by any resident of the town claiming an exemption pursuant to the provisions of § 44-3-3(16) may be deferred in whole or in part for a period of five (5) years, and will constitute a lien on the property during the five (5) year period. If the property is transferred in any manner, including but not limited to gift, inheritance, or deed or if the property is refinanced, all taxes accrued to that date are immediately due and payable.

(b) In the event that the property upon which the taxes have been deferred has not been transferred or refinanced as set forth in subsection (a) of this section at the expiration of the fifth year of deferment, the tax bill that has been deferred for five (5) years is automatically abated and the records of the tax collector shall reflect the abatement.

(c) The town council of the town of Burrillville is authorized to enact, by ordinance, eligibility criteria to grant deferments in whole or in part for persons claiming an exemption pursuant to § 44-3-3(16).

(d) Any person claiming the deferment aggrieved by an adverse decision of the assessor shall appeal the decision to the local board of tax review, and thereafter according to the provisions of § 44-5-26.