Rhode Island Elderly Property Tax Relief Credit

Rhode Island Division of Taxation

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

State tax credit for Rhode Island residents age 65+ who own and occupy their Smithfield home. Credit amount phases based on income, with maximum $600 credit for those with incomes below $50,000.

Tax credit ranges from $0 to $600 based on income; average $450

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • Up to $600 annual property tax credit
  • Age 65 or older required
  • Must own and occupy home in RI
  • Income-based phased credit
  • Claimed on state income tax return

How to Apply

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(401) 574-8829

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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.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

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: Claim on annual RI tax return

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