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FY 2026 residential rate · Providence County, RI
Burrillville property tax rate
Burrillville's FY 2026 residential rate is $11.90 per $1,000 of assessed value. A property assessed at $300,000 owes $3,570.00 for the year. That ranks 22nd highest of Rhode Island's 38 municipalities, below the middle, $0.65 per $1,000 below the $12.55 per $1,000 state median.
- 1Residential rate $11.90 per $1,000
- 2Bill on $300,000 assessed $3,570.00
Your Burrillville tax bill
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Burrillville's rates by class of property
Rhode Island lets each city and town tax classes of property at different rates. Burrillville charges residential and commercial real estate the same $11.90 per $1,000. Tangible personal property, such as business equipment, pays $14.39, the 28th highest personal property rate of the 38 municipalities ranked here. 21 of the 38 set a commercial rate above their residential rate.
State table note for Burrillville: Revaluation or statistical update effective December 31, 2024.
Tax on common assessed values in Burrillville
| Assessed value | FY 2026 bill | Versus RI median rate |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,380.00 | −$130.00 |
| $300,000 | $3,570.00 | −$195.00 |
| $400,000 | $4,760.00 | −$260.00 |
| $500,000 | $5,950.00 | −$325.00 |
| $750,000 | $8,925.00 | −$487.50 |
Each bill is the assessed value divided by 1,000 and multiplied by $11.90, before exemptions, credits or special charges. These are assessed values, not sale prices. The last column is the difference from the same assessment at the $12.55 per $1,000 state median.
How Burrillville compares in Providence County and Rhode Island
Among the 16 municipalities in Providence County, Burrillville ranks 13th highest; the county median is $13.18 per $1,000, so Burrillville sits $1.28 per $1,000 below it. The next higher rate in the county is Cumberland at $12.27, and the next lower is North Smithfield at $11.50. Statewide, 42% of municipalities have a lower residential rate than Burrillville.
Outside Providence County, the closest rates are Exeter ($11.75, Washington), Tiverton ($11.33, Newport), Warwick ($12.70, Kent), North Kingstown ($11.04, Washington). A rate compares bills fairly only between towns whose assessments sit at a similar share of market value.
Appealing a Burrillville assessment
A Burrillville owner appeals first to the local tax assessor, on the state-approved form, on or before November 15 and not less than 90 days after the first tax payment is due (R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26(a)). The assessor has until December 31 to decide; the next step is the local tax board of review within 30 days of the decision, or by January 31 when there is none, and after that a petition to the Superior Court within 30 days of the board's decision (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 44-5-26, 44-5-27). Each $10,000 of residential assessment costs $119.00 a year at Burrillville's rate.
The Rhode Island appeal page sets out each step with its source. This is a summary of the published procedure, not legal advice.
Burrillville property tax questions
What is the property tax rate in Burrillville, RI?
Burrillville's FY 2026 residential rate is $11.90 per $1,000 of assessed value. Source: Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance.
How much is the property tax on a $300,000 assessment in Burrillville?
$300,000 ÷ 1,000 × $11.90 = $3,570.00 a year, before exemptions and credits.
Is Burrillville's tax rate high for Rhode Island?
It ranks 22nd highest of 38, below the middle of Rhode Island municipalities; the median is $12.55 per $1,000.
How do I appeal a Burrillville property assessment?
Appeal to the local tax assessor: by November 15 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26(a)). Then: assessor's decision (December 31); appeal to the local tax board of review (30 days after the decision, or January 31); petition to the superior court (30 days after the board's decision).
Source: Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance, FY 2026 Rhode Island Tax Rates by Class of Property (assessment date December 31, 2024; tax roll year 2025); county and 2020 population from Wikipedia, List of municipalities in Rhode Island . Appeal steps: R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26, Petition in superior court for relief from assessment. Last checked October 21, 2026. This page explains published figures; it is not tax or legal advice.