What is the property tax rate in Newport, RI?

Newport has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.79%. On a median home valued at $669,500, homeowners pay approximately $5,272 per year in property taxes.

How does Newport compare to Newport County?

Newport's effective rate of 0.79% is 11% lower than the Newport County average of 0.89%. The county-wide median annual tax is $5,414, while Newport homeowners pay an estimated $5,272.

How much are property taxes in Newport on a $300,000 home?

Based on Newport's effective rate of 0.79%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,370 per year, or about $198 per month.

Newport Property Tax Rate

Newport County, Rhode Island

0.79%effective rate

Newport is located in Newport County, Rhode Island. Homeowners in Newport pay a median of $5,272 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $669,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.79%. This is 11% lower than the Newport County average of 0.89%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.79%

vs 0.89% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,272

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$669,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

25,029

Newport, RI

How Newport Compares

Newport

0.79%

Newport County Average

0.89%

Rhode Island Average

1.21%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Newport

Property taxes in Newport are collected by Newport County. Tax exemptions available to Newport County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Newport. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Newport County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,370

$198/month · Rate: 0.79%

Newport County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.