Providence County, RI Property Tax Calculator
Providence County homeowners pay a median $4,683 a year in property tax, 1.25% of a median $373,600 home: above Rhode Island's 1.21% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Providence County by home value, at 1.25%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,506 | $209 |
| $300,000 | $3,759 | $313 |
| $400,000 | $5,012 | $418 |
| $500,000 | $6,265 | $522 |
| $750,000 | $9,397 | $783 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,530 | $1,044 |
Providence County against Rhode Island and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 1.25% | $4,683 | $373,600 | $78,787 |
| Rhode Island | 1.21% | $4,900 | $404,200 | $87,796 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Providence County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Providence County?
The effective rate is 1.25%: a median $4,683 a year on a median $373,600 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 5 Rhode Island counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Providence County?
About $5,012 a year, $418 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Providence County compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Its rate is above the state's 1.21%. Across Rhode Island, covered counties range from 0.89% to 1.35%.
How do I lower my Providence County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.