Kent County Property Tax Rate

Rhode Island

1.35%effective rate

Kent County, Rhode Island has an effective property tax rate of 1.35%, which is 47% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $366,100, homeowners pay approximately $4,957 per year in property taxes. Kent County ranks #1 out of 5 counties in Rhode Island for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,957

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$366,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

5.25%

Median income: $94,345

State Rank📍

#1

of 5 counties in RI

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$5,127

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$4,741

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Kent County pay on average $386 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Kent County Compares

Kent County
1.35%
Rhode Island Average
1.21%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Rhode Island

Kent
1.35%
Bristol
1.29%
Providence
1.25%
Washington
1.00%
Newport
0.89%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$4,382$247,7001.77%
2021$4,551$264,9001.72%
2022$4,833$306,0001.58%
2023$4,903$333,9001.47%
2024$4,957$366,1001.35%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Rhode Island Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Kent County homeowners

General Homestead

Varies by municipality

Varies by municipality

Over 65

Varies by municipality; typically $500-$1,000 tax exemption

Homeowners age 65+; income limits set by municipality

Disabled Veteran

Varies by municipality; typically $1,000-$5,000 in assessed value; 100% disabled may receive full exemption in some towns

Veterans with service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Kent County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,050

$338/month · Rate: 1.35%

Quick Facts

Population171,456
Owner-Occupied69.6%
National Rank#526 of 3,135
Median Income$94,345

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Cities in Kent County

Explore property tax data for 1 city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

CityAnnual TaxRate
Warwick$4,5711.42%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.