Homestead
The Town of Glocester does not currently offer a homestead exemption.
Veteran's Exemption
The applicant must have served in active duty in a qualifying conflict and received an honorable discharge, 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 in accordance with RIGL §44-3-4 and §44-3-4.2.
You must provide a copy of your DD-214. If you are claiming 100% Service Connected Disability, you will need to provide additional documentation from the VA.
You must be a resident of RI to receive this exemption. You will be asked for proof of residency.
This exemption is applied to real estate first. If you own multiple properties, it should be applied to the real estate in the town or city of your primary residence. If there is no real estate to apply the exemption to, it can be applied to motor vehicles or other tangible property such as a mobile home or camper.
A complete list of qualifying conflicts can be found on the State’s website:
They can also be found on the Veteran’s Exemption application form.
There is no occupancy requirement for a Veteran’s exemption, but the veteran (or widow/widower) must have ownership of the property.
Current benefits for veteran exemptions:
~ Veteran/Widow(er) – $267.10 tax dollars (or $10,960 off the assessment of your motor vehicle)
~ 100% Service Connected Disability – $640.10 tax dollars
~ Prisoner of War – $15,000 off the assessment
~ 100% service connected disability with specially adapted housing – Please contact the Assessor’s Office.
Gold Star Parent (1 only)
The property of every person whose son or daughter has served with the armed forces of the United States and has lost his or her life as a result of his or her service with the armed forces of the United States, providing the death was determined to be in the line of duty.
Disability
Property owners who are 100% disabled and meet the ownership, occupancy, and age requirements are eligible for this exemption. Disability means a permanent physical or mental illness rendering the person incapable of gainful employment and so certified by a licensed physician. This exemption is for real estate only. Mobile homes are not eligible for this exemption.
Only one exemption will be granted per household regardless of eligibility of other owners.
You will be required to show proof of age and residency. The Assessor may, at his or her discretion, request other documentation to prove eligibility for this exemption.
You will need to provide a copy of your Social Security Notice of Award showing the date you became disabled.
Your application will need to be signed and certified by a licensed physician.
Age - You must be 64 years of age or younger on or before December 31 of the previous year. For example, to qualify for the 2019 tax roll, you must be 64 or younger on or before December 31, 2018. When you turn 65, you will be converted to the elderly exemption for the following renewal period.
Ownership and Occupancy - The property must be your legal primary residence. You must own and occupy the property:
For a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding the application if the property was purchased on or before August 17, 2017;
OR
For a period of not less than ten (10) years immediately preceding the application if the property was purchased on or after August 18, 2017
Renewal – This exemption must be renewed each year. The Assessor’s Office will send out notifications at the start of the renewal period.
Current benefits for the disability exemption:
~ $2070.00 tax dollars, subject to the minimum tax bill of $600
Elderly
Property owners who meet the ownership/occupancy and age requirements are eligible for this exemption. This exemption is for real estate only. Mobile homes are not eligible for this exemption.
Only one exemption will be granted per household regardless of eligibility of other owners.
You will be required to show proof of age and residency. The Assessor may, at his or her discretion, request other documentation to prove eligibility for this exemption.
Age - You must be 65 years of age or older on or before December 31 of the previous year. For example, to qualify for the 2019 tax roll, you must be 65 on or before December 31, 2018.
Ownership and Occupancy - The property must be your legal primary residence. You must own and occupy the property:
For a period of not less than five (5) years immediately preceding the application if the property was purchased on or before August 17, 2017;
OR
For a period of not less than ten (10) years immediately preceding the application if the property was purchased on or after August 18, 2017
Renewal – This exemption must be renewed each year. The Assessor’s Office will send out notifications at the start of the renewal period.
Current benefits for the elderly exemption:
~$2,070.00 tax dollars, subject to the minimum tax bill of $600
~Additional $1,000.00 tax dollars, subject to the minimum tax bill of $600, when an applicant has reached 80 years with 20 years of ownership and occupancy. This is automatically added to the tax roll following the applicant’s 80th birthday. No action by the tax payer is necessary to receive the additional $1,000.
Blind
The real estate owned and occupied by an owner who is totally legally blind, so certified by their eye physician, is eligible to receive an exemption. In order to receive this exemption, the applicant must provide documentation from the Dept. of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Their offices are located at 40 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903-1898. Tel: 222-2300. Fax: 222-1328. Website www.drs.state.ri.us.
Current benefit for the blind exemption:
~$1,552.47 tax dollars, subject to the minimum tax bill of $600
Motor Vehicle with Wheelchair Lift
Motor vehicle owners who show proof of installation of a wheelchair lift having been installed in their van/vehicle, are entitled to a 50% valuation reduction on that vehicle, provided that the vehicle is registered to the applicant or immediate family member; i.e.: son, daughter, etc. The applicant must inform the Tax Assessor of such vehicle prior to March 15th for the immediate tax year.