2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 44 - Taxation
Chapter 44-5 - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes
Section 44-5-70 - East Providence - Homestead exemption. [Effective until August 1, 2018.].
§ 44-5-70. East Providence - Homestead exemption. [Effective until August 1, 2018.].
The city council of the city of East Providence is authorized to annually fix the amount, if any, of a homestead exemption with respect to assessed value from local taxation on taxable real property used for residential purposes in the city of East Providence and to grant homestead exemptions to the owner or owners of residential real estate in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the assessed value. The exemption only applies to property used exclusively for residential purposes, and improved with a dwelling containing less than four (4) units. In order to determine compliance with the homestead exemption as outlined in this section, the city council shall provide, by resolution or ordinance, rules and regulations governing eligibility for the exemption established by this section.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1997, ch. 237, § 1.)