Newport County Property Taxes
Newport County, Rhode Island
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$445/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.95%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$559,700
State avg ▲ $434,100
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,472
$456/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,109
$426/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#1
of 5 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport has the lowest tax rate, but high homes
Newport County's effective tax rate of 0.955% is below the national median of 0.84%, making it a relative bargain for property taxation. However, the median home value here is $559,700—nearly double the national median of $281,900—so total tax bills remain substantial at $5,345 annually.
Rhode Island's most tax-friendly county
Newport County's effective tax rate of 0.955% is the lowest among Rhode Island's five counties, sitting well below the state average of 1.248%. This advantage reflects Newport's wealthy residential base and high property values, which distribute the tax burden across expensive homes.
Newport's rate is half of Kent County's
Newport's 0.955% effective rate is substantially lower than Kent County's 1.468%, Bristol's 1.385%, and Providence's 1.375%, making it the region's most tax-efficient county. Only Washington County approaches Newport's rate at 1.054%, but Newport's significantly higher median home value ($559,700 vs. $469,800) results in higher absolute tax payments.
Newport residents pay $5,345 on median $559,700 home
Despite the lowest effective tax rate in Rhode Island at 0.955%, Newport's median annual property tax is $5,345 due to exceptionally high home values. Homeowners with mortgages average $5,472 in taxes annually, while outright owners typically pay around $5,109.
Even low rates benefit from assessment reviews
Newport's favorable tax rate doesn't guarantee accurate assessments—many homeowners still overpay due to outdated valuations. Requesting a reassessment or filing an appeal based on comparable recent sales could reduce your annual tax burden, even in a relatively low-rate county.
How Newport County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Newport County
0.95%
Effective rate
Rhode Island Avg
1.21%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.