Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment

Agricultural Property Tax Relief

Serves: Rhode Island

Rhode Island's Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act provides preferential property tax assessment for qualifying agricultural and forest land, taxing it at use value rather than development value. Rural RI homesteaders with qualifying acreage can significantly reduce annual property tax obligations through this program.

Features: Use value assessment · Farm & forest land · Development value reduction

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What is Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment?
Rhode Island's Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act provides preferential property tax assessment for qualifying agricultural and forest land, taxing it at use value rather than development value.
Where does Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment serve?
Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment serves Rhode Island.
Does Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment have a website?
Yes — you can visit Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment at https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture/farm-forest-open-space.
What does Rhode Island Farm, Forest & Open Space Assessment specialize in?
Key features: Use value assessment · Farm & forest land · Development value reduction.