📣 Trash Delay, City Hall & Offices Closed 📣

Please be advised that City Hall and Offices will be Closed on Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day.
Please note that the Waste Management Transfer Station will be closed and there will be a one-day delay in trash and recycling collection.
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Questions?

Questions can be directed to the Newport Tax Assessor’s Office at 401-845-5365 or to the Finance Office at 401-845-5394.

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Questions?

Questions can be directed to the Newport Tax Assessor’s Office at 401-845-5365 or to the Finance Office at 401-845-5394.

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Understanding the City's 2-Tier Residential Tax Rate

Understanding the City's 2-Tier Residential Tax Rate

Newport already has two different tax classifications for Residential and Commercial properties. But what about the idea of having two tax classifications to encourage more year-round home ownership?

The City Council recently adopted a proposal by the Ad-Hoc Tax Relief Commission to create a two-tier Residential Property Tax structure that's intended to boost year-round residency for homeowners and renters alike. 
 

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