Rhode Island Property Tax Assessors

Washington County, Rhode Island Tax Assessors' Office

Where is the Washington County Tax Assessor's Office?

While many counties have county-wide tax assessors, Washington County has nine cities and towns with their own local tax assessors. If your property is located within any of these localities, see that page for your tax assessor's contact information.



Submitting a Washington County property tax appeal

If you believe that your house has been unfairly overappraised (i.e. appraised at a value higher than the true market value of the property), you can attempt to get your home re-appraised at a lower value by contacting the Assessor's Office to submit a property tax appeal.

You will have to submit a form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed, including valuations of similar homes nearby as evidence. If your appeal is accepted, your home assessment (and property taxes) will be lowered as a result.

If you would like to appeal your property, call the Washington County Assessor's Office (or your town or city assessor's office) and ask for a property tax appeal form. Keep in mind that property tax appeals are generally only accepted in a 1-3 month window each year.

For more information and example appeals, see how to appeal your property taxes.


Useful Washington County Facts:

The median home value in Washington County is between $346,219.00 and $355,981.00. Property tax rates are based on property values.

How can I contact Washington County?

You can try contacting the Washington County local government directly with any issues the Assessor's Office can't solve. In many counties, certain property records such as deeds are kept in the county courthouse or county archives instead of at the tax assessors' office.

The county seat for Washington County is located in the 4800 Tower Hill Road in Wakefield, which is located at County Courthouse. You can direct your general inquiries to Washington County with the contact info listed below.


Washington County Phone Number

Washington County 4800 Tower Hill Road Address

4800 Tower Hill Road
County Courthouse
Wakefield, RI 02879-2239