Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans
Reduces the assessed value of a home for qualifying veterans, widows or widowers of veterans, and Gold Star parents, with the exact dollar amount set by each town.
Who it is for
Rhode Island veterans (and some surviving spouses and Gold Star parents) who served during a recognized wartime period or conflict and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and who own the home where they live.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Bring your DD-214 (discharge paperwork) to your town or city tax assessor's office.
- Ask the assessor for the veterans property tax exemption application and file it there.
- Check the Rhode Island municipal finance list of exemptions by town to see your town's exact exemption amount, since it varies by town.
Deadline: No single statewide deadline is posted; each town sets its own filing window for property tax exemptions, so check with your local tax assessor. (Annual cycle)
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.