RI H7657

Short-term rental properties that are the owner's primary residence would be classified as residential real estate for property tax purposes under § 44-5-11.8(b)(1)

Short-term rental properties that are not the owner's primary residence would be classified as commercial property for property tax purposes under § 44-5-11.8(b)(2)

Adds new definition of "primary residence" requiring the owner to live at the property for 7 or more months per year and be registered to vote at that location

Requires short-term rental registrations with the Department of Business Regulation to include the owner's primary residence address

Takes effect upon passage