FY2026-2027 property tax levy and rates
Summary
Seven budget ordinances covering next year's property taxes, a $624.8 million spending plan, employee pay, staffing, and the capital plan were all sent to the new Ways and Means committee. Your property tax rates and city services hang on what this committee does next.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The tax levy ordinance would collect between $419.4 million and $436.2 million, setting property tax rates for FY2026-2027.
Residents and businesses will see how the new committee shapes tax rates and city services for the coming year.
Landlords and commercial property owners face higher rates, which could be passed on to renters.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Special Committee on Ways and Means - Regular Meeting — May 20, 2026
The proposed ordinance would let the city collect between $419.4 million and $436.2 million in taxes and sets new rates, including $8.40 per $1,000 for owner-occupied homes and $29.20 for commercial property. It also updates exemptions for veterans, seniors, disabled residents, and blind persons. It was continued, so nothing is final yet.
Special Committee on Ways and Means - Regular Meeting — May 19, 2026
The proposed tax ordinance would let the city collect between $419.4 million and $436.2 million and sets new rates, including $8.40 per $1,000 for owner-occupied homes and $29.20 for commercial property. Nothing was approved — the item was continued for more review.
Special Committee on Ways and Means - Regular Meeting — May 5, 2026
The proposed ordinance would collect between $419.4 million and $436.2 million in taxes and set rates including $14.60 per $1,000 for non-owner-occupied single-family homes and $8.40 for owner-occupied homes. It was continued, so no rates are final yet.
Special Committee on Ways and Means - Public Hearing — May 4, 2026
The proposed tax ordinance would raise between $419.4M and $436.2M and sets FY2026-27 rates, including $8.40 per $1,000 for owner-occupied single-family homes and $29.20 for commercial property. This directly shapes what Providence homeowners and businesses pay next year.
City Council - Special Meeting — April 20, 2026
Seven budget ordinances covering next year's property taxes, a $624.8 million spending plan, employee pay, staffing, and the capital plan were all sent to the new Ways and Means committee. Your property tax rates and city services hang on what this committee does next.
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