WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Residents of the City of Newport age 65 and older, who have lived in their homes for a minimum of five (5) years, with income levels at or below: SINGLE: $29,080; MARRIED: $38,027
WHEN TO APPLY: This form must be received in the Tax Assessor’s office between January 2 and March 15 of each year to qualify for the exemption on the tax bill you will receive in July . Please keep this deadline in mind, especially if you are mailing this application to us. You may have a trusted family member/friend/advisor prepare this document for you; please inform them about this application and its deadline date.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete this application fully. Use postal mail or hand deliver (no fax/email) this form to: TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE, 43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI 02840.
This document must be filled out in its entirety. If not, it may be returned to you for completion.