Authorizes Town of Bristol Mixed-Use Property Owner-Occupied Tax Rate
Summary
Rhode Island H7045 was signed into law on April 10, 2026, effective without Governor's signature. The bill authorizes the town of Bristol to apply the owner-occupied tax rate to mixed-use properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied. The legislation passed the House 69-0 and the Senate committee recommended passage in concurrence.
What changed
Rhode Island H7045 enacts a local tax modification for the town of Bristol, allowing owner-occupied tax rates to apply to mixed-use properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied. This provides potential tax relief for qualifying property owners by reclassifying their tax status. Property owners in Bristol with mixed-use properties should verify eligibility and ensure proper classification with local tax assessors.
The legislation passed unanimously through both chambers with no dissenting votes. While narrow in scope, affecting only Bristol, the bill establishes a precedent for owner-occupied mixed-use property tax treatment that other municipalities may consider.
What to do next
- Bristol mixed-use property owners should review new owner-occupied tax rate eligibility criteria
- Local tax authorities in Bristol should update assessment procedures for mixed-use property classification
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ChangeBridge / Rhode Island / H7045 Signed by Governor H7045 H Signed by Governor 2026-04-10
Authorizes the town of Bristol to apply the owner-occupied tax rate for mixed-used properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied.
TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Authorizes the town of Bristol to apply the owner-occupied tax rate for mixed-used properties where the residential portion is owner-occupied.
Bill Details
State Rhode Island
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source status.rilegislature.gov/
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Sponsors
Susan Donovan (Rep - D) June Speakman (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-10 H Effective without Governor's signature 2026-04-02 H Transmitted to Governor 2026-04-02 S Senate passed in concurrence 2026-03-27 S Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/02/2026) 2026-03-12 S Committee recommends passage in concurrence 2026-03-09 S Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026) 2026-02-06 S Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government 2026-02-03 H House read and passed 2026-01-30 H Placed on House Calendar (02/03/2026) 2026-01-27 H Committee recommends passage 2026-01-23 H Scheduled for consideration (01/27/2026) 2026-01-20 H Committee recommended measure be held for further study 2026-01-16 H Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026) 2026-01-09 H Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Votes
2026-01-27 House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage Yea: 12 Nay: 0 2026-02-03 Passage Yea: 69 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-09 H Municipal Government & Housing 2026-02-06 S Housing and Municipal Government
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-09 Introduced
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