Rhode Island § 44-5-78.1 § 44-5-78.1. Newport — Exemption for elderly and disabled residents.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 44-5-78.1 — § 44-5-78.1. Newport — Exemption for elderly and disabled residents.

Rhode Island § 44-5-78.1

Title 44Taxation

Ch. 44-5Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-78.1 (2026).

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§ 44-5-78.1. Newport — Exemption for elderly and disabled residents.
(a) The city council for the city of Newport is authorized to annually fix the amount,
            if any, of a real estate tax exemption to Newport residents based upon age or disability.
            Exemption rates may be tiered based upon income level.
         
(b) Any exemption shall only apply to residential property owned and occupied by the applicant.
         

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§ 44-5-78.1. Newport — Exemption for elderly and disabled residents.

(a) The city council for the city of Newport is authorized to annually fix the amount, if any, of a real estate tax exemption to Newport residents based upon age or disability. Exemption rates may be tiered based upon income level.

(b) Any exemption shall only apply to residential property owned and occupied by the applicant.