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NEWPORT LAUNCHES NEW SHORT TERM RENTAL PORTAL

New System to Aid with Registration and Enforcement
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025) – The City of Newport launched a new online Short Term Rental (STR) portal this week which aims to streamline registration and compliance of the City’s roughly 360 recorded short-term rentals.

Powered by GovOS, the new system is designed to make it easier for property owners to properly register their units and for City staff to enforce Newport’s existing STR ordinances.

NEWPORT’S RESIDENT TAX RATE RENEWAL PERIOD SET TO BEGIN

Renewals, Applications Accepted Jan. 2 – March 15, 2025

NEWPORT, R.I. - Residential property owners currently enrolled in the City’s Two-Tier residential tax rate program will be able to apply for re-enrollment in the resident friendly, money-saving program beginning January 2nd.

Approved applications that are received in the re-enrollment period, which runs from Jan. 2nd until March 15th, 2025, will be valid for the next three (3) tax years – 2025, 2026 and 2027.  For those already enrolled in the program, forms for re-enrollment will be mailed in mid-December and will be available online on the City’s website along with hard copies in the Tax Assessors office.
 

NEWPORT FIRE, POLICE SET TO ESCORT SANTA THROUGH NEWPORT’S NEIGHBORHOODS AGAIN THIS YEAR

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 10th
   
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, NOV. 26, 2024) – With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.

Santa is scheduled to meet up with Newport’s Fire and Police Departments beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10th for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.

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  Calendar of Events

Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District
Click here to view an agenda.  

Henderson Home Commission

The Henderson Home Commission is charged with overseeing the Henderson Home for Aged Men in accordance with the provisions contained in the will of William H. Henderson. 

City Council Meeting

The City Council serves as a the primary decision making body for the City. Join us for its regular monthly meeting, held in the Second Floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Click here to read an agenda and to view the meeting online.

Board of Tax Appeals 

Board of Tax Appeals 

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