Tax Assessment

The Tax Assessors' Office functions under the laws of Rhode Island, ordinances established by the New Shoreham Town Council and decisions of the Town of New Shoreham Board of Assessors. According to RI General Law, all property subject to taxation shall be assessed as of each December 31st. Effective with the 12/31/23 tax roll, New Shoreham’s real property is assessed at 100% of Fair Market Value.  For tax rolls assessed prior to 12/31/23 New Shoreham’s real property was assessed at 80% of Fair Market Value. 

Summary of Legislative Changes 2025

From Tax.RI.GOV

Revaluation

The Town underwent a full revaluation effective 12/31/22.  The Town will have its next statistical update as of 12/31/25.

Assessment Database

Real Estate assessment values for the Town of New Shoreham are hosted on the Vision Appraisal website.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• January 31 Deadline for filing Annual Tangible Property Declaration
• June 15 Certification of Tax Roll
• June 28 Deadline for Homestead Exemption (2024)
• November 15 Deadline for filing appeals for Real Estate and Tangible Tax
• December 1 Deadline for Senior Exemption
• December 31 Deadline for applications for Veteran and FFOS exemptions
• December 31 Assessment date

Motor Vehicles

The Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Tax has been phased out.  You will not receive a motor vehicle tax bill for the 2022 Tax Roll and subsequent years.  This does not provide relief for any past due balances on prior tax rolls.

Tangible Personal Property

Businesses must declare the value of their furniture, fixtures and equipment (known as tangible property) on an annual basis between December 31st and January 31st.

Exemptions

The Town of New Shoreham administers the following property tax exemption programs:

• Homestead Exemption
  • Ordinance Section 17.1 Homestead Exemption
  • Homestead Exemption Instructions & Application 
• Senior Exemption
• Veterans Exemption
• Farm, Forest, and Open Space

Refer to individual program instructions/applications for important deadlines and other requirements.

Appeals

Appeals and requests for abatement of property tax must be filed with the local office of tax assessment within 90 days from the date the first tax payment is due.