Rhode IslandTiverton may allow a property tax credit for older homeowners
Tiverton’s town council may allow residents over 65 who own and live in their home to apply for a property tax credit.
What it does
Tiverton’s town council may allow residents over 65 who own and live in their home to apply for a property tax credit. The assessor determines the credit amount.
Argument forIf Tiverton adopts the credit, eligible older homeowners may owe less property tax, with the amount based on an application to the tax assessor.
Argument againstIf Tiverton adopts the credit, it may reduce the town’s property tax revenue, leaving less money for other local services.
More detail
Tiverton’s town council may adopt an ordinance allowing a property tax credit for eligible older residents. The provision covers people over age 65 who own and occupy real property in Tiverton. Only one credit is allowed for co-owners, and a life tenant who pays the property tax may qualify. The council must adopt an ordinance for the credit to be available. The credit amount is determined through an application to the tax assessor. The act says it takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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 House passed in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Jun 506/05/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)
- Jun 506/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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