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RI H7298
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Town of Tiverton assessor to apply different tax rates to five classes of property, provided rates remain uniform within each class
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Class 1 includes residential properties with 5 or fewer dwelling units, open space land, and dwellings on leased land; permits either a homestead exemption or separate rates for owner-occupied vs. non-owner-occupied properties
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Class 2 covers commercial and industrial real estate, mixed-use residential properties, and residential properties with more than 5 dwelling units
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Class 3 applies to tangible personal property; Class 4 covers motor vehicles and trailers; Class 5 covers mobile homes on leased land taxed at the state rate
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.
Taxation
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/3/2026