Bristol County, RI Property Taxes (2026)

Bristol County owners pay a median of $6,483 a year on a median home value of $468,000, an effective rate of 1.39%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 5 Rhode Island counties with Census data, above the Rhode Island county median of 1.37%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.39%

2nd highest of 5 in RI

Median annual bill

$6,483

~$540/month

Median home value

$468,000

Rhode Island county median

1.37%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Bristol County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Bristol County's 1.39% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$6,505
Savings at 10–15% off
$651–$976
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Bristol County vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S. property tax rates

Bristol County1.39%
Rhode Island county median1.37%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Bristol County's effective property tax rate is 1.39%, vs. 1.37% for the median Rhode Island county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd of 5 in Rhode Island. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Bristol County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Bristol City/Town Tax Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Bristol County deadline is 90 days after tax bill. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the City/Town Tax Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $6,483 bill, 10–15% off is $648–$972 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Rhode Island

Rhode Island homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Bristol City/Town Tax Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bristol County, Rhode Island?
The median effective property tax rate in Bristol County is 1.39%: a median annual bill of $6,483 on a median home value of $468,000. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 5 Rhode Island counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Bristol County?
The median Bristol County property tax bill is $6,483 a year, about $540 a month, compared with a Rhode Island county median of $4,954.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Bristol County?
The deadline to appeal in Bristol County is 90 days after tax bill. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Bristol County a high property tax area?
Bristol County's 1.39% effective rate is above the Rhode Island county median of 1.37% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 5 Rhode Island counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Bristol County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Newport County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $5,345

Kent County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $4,903

Providence County

Rate: 1.37%

Median bill: $4,661

Washington County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $4,954

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