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Newport County, RI Property Tax Calculator
Newport County homeowners pay a median $5,414 a year in property tax, 0.89% of a median $609,700 home: below Rhode Island's 1.21% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Newport County by home value, at 0.89%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $2,664 | $222 |
| $460,000 | $4,085 | $340 |
| $610,000 | $5,417 | $451 |
| $910,000 | $8,081 | $673 |
| $1,220,000 | $10,834 | $903 |
Newport County against Rhode Island and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County | 0.89% | $5,414 | $609,700 | $103,514 |
| Rhode Island | 1.21% | $4,900 | $404,200 | $87,796 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Newport County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Newport County?
The effective rate is 0.89%: a median $5,414 a year on a median $609,700 home. That's the 5th highest of the 5 Rhode Island counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Newport County?
About $3,552 a year, $296 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Newport County compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Its rate is below the state's 1.21%. Across Rhode Island, covered counties range from 0.89% to 1.35%.
How do I lower my Newport County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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