Local Taxes & Fees in Providence, RI (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Providence, Rhode Island, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Vacancy Tax
Providence taxes vacant and abandoned real estate at $10 per $100 of assessed value each year, on top of regular property tax, under its real estate non-utilization tax ordinance.
Providence Vacant Property Non-Utilization Tax
Heavy Restrictions§ 21-254
The city imposes a tax upon the privilege of utilizing property as vacant and abandoned property within the city during any privilege year commencing with the privilege year beginning January 1, 1984, and every year thereafter. The tax shall be in addition to any other taxes authorized by the general or public laws.(b)The city shall, through the office of the city assessor, annually impose upon...