Property taxes in Kent County, Rhode Island
For Kent County, U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians imply about 1.47% of median owner-occupied value in reported annual property taxes ($333,900 value, $4,903 taxes)—a regional survey snapshot, not your individual notice.
Kent County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($4,903) and median home value ($333,900) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.47% (median tax ÷ median value).
Kent pairs Warwick–Cranston services with Narragansett Bay commuter pockets.
Reference
Rates at a glance
Effective rate is median real estate taxes ÷ median owner-occupied value (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians—Connecticut uses the 2021 county file). Local assessors and tax officials set parcel mills and credits.
- Implied eff. rate (ACS medians)
- 1.47%
- Median annual taxes (ACS)
- $4,903
- Median home value (ACS)
- $333,900
- County population (2024 estimate)
- 172,450
Median annual property taxes ÷ median owner-occupied home value (ACS 2023 5-year county medians—survey snapshot, not your parcel’s exact mill stack).
ACS county median real estate taxes paid (owner-occupied units); see scope for state-specific billing (town, tax commissioner, or county RPT).
ACS median value for owner-occupied housing units (B25077), same 5-year file as taxes unless noted in scope.
U.S. Census Bureau county-equivalent population estimates (POPESTIMATE2024). Citation in references.
How this compares nationally
Kent County’s modeled effective rate here is 1.47% of this page’s benchmark. That modeled effective rate is above the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—state and county structures differ widely.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): many U.S. surveys summarize owner-occupied property taxes in that range as a share of value—definitions differ. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Estimate
Modeled property tax
Annual tax (modeled)
$4,903
Kent County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($4,903) and median home value ($333,900) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.47% (median tax ÷ median value).
Breakdown
Levy components
Major portions of the published rate stack (schools, county, specials) as labeled on the cited source—not parcel-specific.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Municipal & school | Rhode Island property tax is **local**—**city/town** and **school** portions dominate; county share is modest. |
| Tiered rates | Many communities use **tiered** residential and commercial rates—compare your **tax bill** lines. |
Assessment & taxable value
Rhode Island **municipal** assessors determine **full** values; **property tax is local** though Census uses **county** medians.
Exemptions & credits
- HomesteadReference
Local exemptions & relief
Rhode Island **property tax is municipal**—**city/town** exemptions vary; check your **tax assessor**.
- SeniorReference
Circuit breaker / elderly relief
**Income-tested** relief may reduce net tax—verify **Division of Taxation** publications.
- Other creditReference
Board of tax assessment review
Appeal pathways are **local**—deadlines are strict.
**Municipal** exemptions and **state** circuit-breaker-style relief reduce net tax—**Division of Taxation** publishes guidance.
Tools
Estimate for your home
Move the slider to scale this page’s published model to a different home value. Illustrative only.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$4,903
Implied effective rate at this value: 1.47% (after value scaling).
The slider scales the headline modeled tax in proportion to this page’s benchmark home value. If your taxable assessed value differs from market price (caps, fractional assessment, exemptions), your actual bill will not match a simple market multiple.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
FAQ
Common questions
Short answers tied to this county’s model—always confirm dates and eligibility on official notices.
How are property taxes calculated in Kent County?
Rate Gazetteer uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) for real estate taxes paid and owner-occupied home value; implied rate = median tax ÷ median value. This is a survey rollup—your municipal assessor and tax collector sets parcel mills and assessments. Kent County — median owner-occupied real estate taxes ($4,903) and median home value ($333,900) from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tables B25103 / B25077). Implied effective rate ≈ 1.47% (median tax ÷ median value).
When are property taxes due in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island property taxes are billed by cities and towns—due dates vary (often quarterly or semi-annual)—check your municipal tax collector.
How can I lower my property tax bill in Kent County?
Seek local abatement, claim municipal exemptions and state relief you qualify for, and use local appeal boards on time—property tax is municipal; county medians roll up cities and towns.
What exemptions or assessment appeals matter in Kent County?
Rhode Island municipal exemptions and state relief programs reduce net tax—Division of Taxation publishes guidance; county medians roll up cities and towns. Municipal exemptions and state circuit-breaker-style relief reduce net tax—Division of Taxation publishes guidance.
Why don’t these county medians match my property tax bill?
This page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS county medians—a statistical summary of owner-occupied homes, not your parcel’s assessed value, class, or mill rate stack. Confirm exemptions and district lines on your municipal tax collector materials.
Sources
Verification
Primary reference
U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (2023 5-year), Tables B25103, B25077, and B01003, county level (Rhode Island)- Last verified
- 2026-04-18
- Evidence type
- Estimated
Built from secondary sources, summaries, or mixed references—not a single primary document.
County figures use **ACS 2023 5-year** **medians** for annual property taxes and owner-occupied home value; population from **B01003** (same survey) or **POPESTIMATE2024** where matched. Implied **effective rate** = median tax ÷ median value—a county summary, **not** every parcel. Confirm **millage** and **exemptions** with local officials.
Reference population (context): 172,450