Welcome to the City of Newport, Rhode Island

Contact Information

Tax Assessor:
(401) 845 - 5363

Located on the First Floor of City Hall
43 Broadway

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - M-F

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Tax Assessor's Office

PLEASE NOTE

Information about the City's new Two-Tiered Residential Tax Rate can be found at CityofNewport.com/ResidentRate

The Tax Assessors Office functions under the laws of Rhode Island and Ordinances established by the Newport City Council.

According to Rhode Island General Law, all property subject to taxation shall be assessed at its Fair Market Value. Assessments estimate the Fair Market Value each December 31st. Fair Market Value is defined as the price at which a property would transfer between knowledgeable unrelated parties, after reasonable exposure to the public, and without undue influence. Actual sale prices form the basis for this analysis.

The last revaluation of property in Newport was done as of 12/31/2020. These values were presumed to be 100% of Fair Market Value as of that date. Currently, parcel data is being hosted on the Northeast Revaluation Group's web site (click here).

Current Tax Rates:

Resident Residential: $9.92 per thousand.
Non-Resident Residential: $10.93 per thousand
Commercial: $14.88 per thousand.
Tangible Personal Property: $14.88 per thousand

Cold War Veterans Now Qualify for Tax Exemption

Newport homeowners who served in the military during the Cold War period from 1947 until 1991 are now eligible to qualify for property tax relief through the Rhode Island Veteran’s Exemption.

Click here to download an application

Helpful Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Need to find your current value? Click here for the Assessors Online Database For Newport, RI

Learn about how you can appeal your tax bill. Tax Appeals

Did you know that some residents may qualify for a tax exemption? Understand our personal tax exemptions

2023 Property Revaluation Notice

The City of Newport has contracted with Tyler Technologies to conduct a reassessment project, updating the assessed values for all real property in the City. The reassessment is mandated by the State of Rhode Island, which requires that all cities and towns revalue property every three years. The effective date of the previous reassessment was December 31, 2020, and this project will value all real property as of December 31, 2023.

The purpose of conducting the reassessment is to maintain fairness and equity in local property taxation. Real estate markets change over time, and these changes can lead to tax inequities if assessed values are not updated regularly. Although the reassessment may result in changes to the property tax of individual property owners, this process is revenue-neutral and unrelated to the overall amount of property tax levied by the City of Newport.

The reassessment project includes a process of data collection for properties that have recently sold or that have outstanding building permits. If either of these apply to your property, a Tyler Technologies data collector may visit your property. During this visit, the data collector may ask questions about your property, request a walk through the interior, and measure the exterior. All data collectors will carry proper identification. Most properties in the City will not be visited by a data collector during this project.

The project is scheduled for completion in early 2024 and property owners can expect to receive a new assessment notice at that time. For any questions or concerns regarding this process, please call the Assessor’s office at 401-845-5364. If you would like to know more about property revaluations this link should be helpful: City of Newport, Rhode Island (tylertech.com)

Currently in Newport

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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Cold War Veterans Now Qualify for Tax Exemption

Newport homeowners who served in the military during the Cold War period from 1947 until 1991 are now eligible to qualify for property tax relief through the Rhode Island Veteran’s Exemption.

Learn more →

Access the City's Online Services

From paying taxes and parking tickets, to searching property records, requesting vital records and applying for building permits or memorial benches, the City’s website can service a large variety of requests either directly online or through mail correspondence.

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