Rhode Island Elderly Tax Relief Program

Town of South Kingstown Tax Assessor

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Property tax relief for South Kingstown homeowners age 65 or older meeting income requirements. Provides annual credit on property tax bills for eligible senior residents.

Tax credit amount varies by income and assessed value

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • Annual property tax credit for seniors 65+
  • Income limits apply
  • Must own and occupy home in South Kingstown
  • Apply by March 1 each year
  • Reduces annual property tax bill

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.
  • 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: Apply by March 1 annually

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