Little Compton Homestead Exemption Authorization
Summary
Rhode Island enacted H7047 on April 10, 2026, authorizing the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings. The bill passed the House unanimously (69-0) and the Senate in concurrence, taking effect without the Governor's signature. This local option legislation enables Little Compton to provide property tax relief to qualifying residential property owners.
What changed
Rhode Island H7047 authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings. This is a local option tax measure that grants municipal authority rather than mandating an exemption. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers and took effect immediately upon signing.
For Little Compton residents and property owners, this legislation provides the legal framework for potential property tax relief through a homestead exemption. The town council now has discretionary authority to create and implement such an exemption program. Property owners should monitor town council proceedings for any future action establishing eligibility criteria, exemption amounts, and application procedures.
What to do next
- Town council of Little Compton may establish homestead exemption per the legislation
- Property owners in Little Compton should monitor for town council action
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ChangeBridge / Rhode Island / H7047 Signed by Governor H7047 H Signed by Governor 2026-04-10
Authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings.
TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings.
Bill Details
State Rhode Island
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source status.rilegislature.gov/
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Sponsors
Michelle McGaw (Rep - D) Maryann Shallcross-Smith (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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