Rhode Island Authorizes Jamestown to Expand Senior Property Tax Exemption

The Rhode Island legislature amended Section 44-3-13.6 of the General Laws, authorizing the Town of Jamestown to expand the property tax exemption schedule for residents age 65 and older by adding a new income tier. The amendment creates a 10 percent exemption for taxpayers with income between 220 percent and 240 percent of the federal poverty guideline. [S.B. 2422, Enacted 05/06/26]

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