Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center tax abatement
Summary
The domestic violence services nonprofit's two Providence properties don't qualify for a tax exemption under state law, partly because a business operates on the first floor of 728 Broad Street. The abatement covers about $20,745 in 2026 taxes so BVAC can keep serving survivors.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city forgoes $18,969.60 on 728 Broad Street and $1,775.36 on 522 Public Street in 2026 tax revenue.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Providence County and Northern Rhode Island served by BVAC.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special Committee on Ways and Means - Regular Meeting — October 8, 2026
The domestic violence services nonprofit's two Providence properties don't qualify for a tax exemption under state law, partly because a business operates on the first floor of 728 Broad Street. The abatement covers about $20,745 in 2026 taxes so BVAC can keep serving survivors.
Special Committee on Ways and Means - Regular Meeting — September 29, 2026
A proposed abatement of 2026 taxes for the nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors, continued after state exemption legislation failed in the Senate.
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