Providence County, RI property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Providence County is 1.37%, above the Rhode Island median of 1.32% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,661 a year on a home worth $339,100.
- Effective rate
- 1.37%
- Median annual bill
- $4,661
- Median home value
- $339,100
- Rank in Rhode Island
- 3of 5
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,740 | $228 |
| $300,000 | $4,110 | $343 |
| $400,000 | $5,480 | $457 |
| $500,000 | $6,850 | $571 |
| $750,000 | $10,275 | $856 |
| $1,000,000 | $13,700 | $1,142 |
Providence County compared with Rhode Island and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 1.37% | $4,661 | $339,100 |
| Rhode Island median | 1.32% | $4,854 | $368,800 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Providence County, RI?
The median effective property tax rate in Providence County is 1.37% of home value, above the Rhode Island median of 1.32% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,661 a year on a median home value of $339,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Providence County?
About $5,480 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.37%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Providence County compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence County ranks 3 of 5 Rhode Island counties by effective rate. The Rhode Island median is 1.32% and the median bill is $4,854.