Rhode Island § 44-5-70 - Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes

§ 44-5-70. East Providence — Homestead exemption.

(a) The city council of the city of East Providence is authorized to annually fix the amount, if any, of a homestead exemption with respect to assessed value from local taxation on taxable real property used for residential purposes in the city of East Providence and to grant homestead exemptions to the owner or owners of residential real estate in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the assessed value. The exemption only applies to property used exclusively for residential purposes, and improved with a dwelling containing less than four (4) units. In order to determine compliance with the homestead exemption as outlined in this section, the city council shall provide, by resolution or ordinance, rules and regulations governing eligibility for the exemption established by this section.

(b) In the event property granted an exemption under this section is sold or transferred during the year for which the exemption is claimed, the town council of the city of East Providence, upon approval of the town council, may provide for a proration of the homestead exemption in cases where title to property passes from those not entitled to claim an exemption to those who are entitled to claim an exemption.