Property Tax Exemptions

There are two types of Elderly Exemptions for age 65 & over. Property owners are eligible for one exemption per property. Applications are available early September and are Due October 31.

An Income-Based Elderly exemption was added in 2017. Applicants need to file each year for the income-based exemption. There are twenty (20) different possible tax credits based on income level. The list of these exemption amounts can be found here. 

A Flat Rate Elderly exemption that is not income-based is available. After the initial  application, you do not need to file the flat rate application every year. The current tax credit for the flat Elderly exemption is $229.20. 

100% Disabled: (Income based- same scale as Elderly). Applications Due March 31.

Veteran's Exemption - RIGL  44-3-5.2   $341.56 Credit

VETERAN 100% Disabled (service connected):  $341.56 Credit

Widow of a Veteran (not re-married):  $341.56 Credit

Gold Star Parent:  $10,350.46 Credit

Veteran Modified Housing (service-connected): veteran who lives in "specially adapted housing" 100% Exempt

Gold Star Spouse:  100% Exempt

Prisoner of War:  $5,175.23 Credit

All Veterans Exemption Applications Due March 15.  Please call the Tax Assessor's Office at 247-1900 x3 for more information.

Blind (certified by Ophthalmologist):  $35,500

Poverty or Infirmity Exemption  RIGL 44-3-3 (16) 

To qualify for any of the above referenced exemptions, one must be a resident of the Town of Barrington.  For further information contact the Assessor's Office.  Applications are generally revised annually and some are only available during the application period. 

ALSO:  RIGL 44-33-5: Property Tax Relief (State of Rhode Island: call 222-3934 for forms)