Rhode Island Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled

Rhode Island Division of Taxation

Closed Property Tax Relief

About This Program

State property tax credit for Rhode Island homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with household income below program limits. Credit amount varies based on assessed home value and income. Must file annual claim with town assessor.

Credit amount varies by assessed value and income; example is illustrative

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Cumberland, RI, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Tax credit for seniors 65+ or totally disabled
  • Based on income and assessed home value
  • Must apply by March 1 annually
  • File with Cumberland town assessor
  • Income limits apply

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Annual application by March 1

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