HB 8437 changes how veterans receive tax relief in the city of Cranston by converting a property tax exemption into a tax credit. Under this new provision, eligible veterans and their unmarried widows or widowers will receive a credit of up to $182.90 per year instead of having $3,000 removed from their property value. This adjustment is designed to be updated every three years based on property revaluations and changes in the consumer price index. The bill directly affects military service members who served honorably in various conflicts and the surviving spouses of those who have passed away.
This bill amends state law to allow the town of Glocester to offer expanded property tax credits and exemptions for elderly and disabled homeowners. It authorizes the town council to create a base exemption of up to $2,070 for owners aged 65 or older or those with permanent disabilities, with annual adjustments based on the consumer price index. The legislation also permits additional credits for residents over 80, variable income limits for certain applicants, and a minimum annual tax payment requirement. These changes would apply uniformly to qualified owner-occupants and would be administered through town ordinances following specific eligibility verification processes.
Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.
Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.
HB 7122 would exempt Community MusicWorks' buildings and equipment in Providence from local property taxes. This bill directly affects the nonprofit organization by removing its tax obligation for property owned within the city. Key provisions cover both real property (like buildings) and tangible personal property (such as instruments and furniture). The exemption would apply to all property owned by Community MusicWorks in Providence, eliminating a financial burden for the organization.
HB 7046 exempts Blithewold, Inc.'s real and tangible personal property located at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, Rhode Island, from local property taxation. The bill amends Rhode Island's property tax law (Section 44-3-3) to add this specific exemption to the existing list of tax-exempt properties. This change directly affects Blithewold, Inc., a nonprofit organization operating at that address, by removing its property tax obligation. The exemption applies to all real and personal property owned by the organization, as specified in the bill's official abstract.
Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400) or greater.
Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.
Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.
Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.
