To qualify, applicants must own the property prior to December 31st and the property must serve as their primary residence. All exemptions will
terminate upon the conveyance of the property, the death of the person exempted, or if the exempted person moves from the property. Applicants must file by
March 15th .
Exemptions (Required)
Select the exemptions you are applying for.
Elderly (65 years before 12/31)
Social Security (Age 62-64)
Social Security Disability (100% Disabled)
Veteran / Veteran Widow
Service Disability (100% Service Disabled)
Blind (Legally Blind)
Requirements for Elderly Exemption
§ 44-3-31. Any person who is sixty-five years of age as of December 31st.
Please submit ONE (1) of the following documents as proof of age:
Driver's License
Rhode Island State ID
Providence Municipal ID
Requirements for Social Security Disability Exemption
§ 44-3-31. For persons who are one hundred percent (100%) disabled as determined pursuant to title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 401 et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 1381 et seq., or who, by reason of their being one hundred percent (100%) disabled.
Required documents:
Social Security Award Letter
Driver's License OR Rhode Island State ID OR Providence Municipal ID
Requirements for Social Security Exemption
§ 44-3-31. Any person sixty-two (62) through sixty-four (64) years of age, who is receiving social security benefits.
Required documents:
Social Security Award Letter
Driver's License OR Rhode Island State ID OR Providence Municipal ID
Requirements for Service Disability Exemption
§ 44-3-31, § 44-3-4.(c). Any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is determined, under applicable federal law by the Veterans’ Administration of the United States to be totally disabled through service-connected disability.
Required documents:
100% Disability VA Award Letter
DD214
Driver's License OR Rhode Island State ID OR Providence Municipal ID
Requirements for Veteran/Veteran Widow Exemption
§ 44-3-31, § 44-3-4, § 44-3-4.2 Any conflict or undeclared war and who was honorably discharged from the service, or who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or who, if not discharged, served honorably, or the property of the unmarried widow or widower of that person.
Required documents:
DD214
Death certificate (If applying for Veteran's Widow/Widower)
Driver's License OR Rhode Island State ID OR Providence Municipal ID
Requirements for Blind Exemption
§ 44-3-31, § 44-3-12. Visually impaired persons : The property of each person who is legally blind according to federal standards as certified by a licensed physician or as certified by the Rhode Island services for the blind and visually impaired.
Required documents:
Letter from Physician confirming applicant is legally blind
Driver's License OR Rhode Island State ID OR Providence Municipal ID