Rhode IslandTiverton may offer seniors a property-tax credit by ordinance
Tiverton's town council may create a property-tax credit for residents over 65 who own and occupy local property, after they apply to the tax assessor.
What it does
Tiverton may let residents over 65 who own and occupy local real property apply for an annual tax credit of up to $10,000 of property value.
Argument forThe credit could lower annual property-tax bills for eligible older homeowners who apply through the town's tax assessor.
Argument againstThe one-credit limit for jointly owned homes could reduce the available tax benefit when multiple older residents share a property.
More detail
The Tiverton town council may create a property-tax credit for eligible residents through an ordinance. The credit covers real property in Tiverton that is owned and occupied by a person over age 65. The credit may not exceed $10,000 of property value. An applicant must submit an application to the tax assessor. The credit must be applied uniformly without considering the applicant's ability to pay. Only one credit may be granted for co-owners, joint tenants, or tenants by the entirety, even if more than one owner qualifies. The act states that this provision takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2905/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
- Mar 1703/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & HousingIntroduced
Taxes & BudgetGovernment & EthicsHousing