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FY 2026 residential rate · Newport County, RI
Little Compton property tax rate
Little Compton's FY 2026 residential rate is $4.79 per $1,000 of assessed value. A property assessed at $300,000 owes $1,437.00 for the year. That ranks 38th highest of Rhode Island's 38 municipalities, among the lowest tenth, $7.76 per $1,000 below the $12.55 per $1,000 state median.
- 1Residential rate $4.79 per $1,000
- 2Bill on $300,000 assessed $1,437.00
Your Little Compton tax bill
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Little Compton's rates by class of property
Rhode Island lets each city and town tax classes of property at different rates. Little Compton charges residential and commercial real estate the same $4.79 per $1,000. Tangible personal property, such as business equipment, pays $9.92, the 34th highest personal property rate of the 38 municipalities ranked here. 21 of the 38 set a commercial rate above their residential rate.
State table note for Little Compton: Revaluation or statistical update effective December 31, 2024.
Tax on common assessed values in Little Compton
| Assessed value | FY 2026 bill | Versus RI median rate |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $958.00 | −$1,552.00 |
| $300,000 | $1,437.00 | −$2,328.00 |
| $400,000 | $1,916.00 | −$3,104.00 |
| $500,000 | $2,395.00 | −$3,880.00 |
| $750,000 | $3,592.50 | −$5,820.00 |
Each bill is the assessed value divided by 1,000 and multiplied by $4.79, before exemptions, credits or special charges. These are assessed values, not sale prices. The last column is the difference from the same assessment at the $12.55 per $1,000 state median.
How Little Compton compares in Newport County and Rhode Island
Among the 6 municipalities in Newport County, Little Compton ranks 6th highest; the county median is $8.88 per $1,000, so Little Compton sits $4.09 per $1,000 below it. The next higher rate in the county is Jamestown at $5.64, and none has a lower one. Statewide, 0% of municipalities have a lower residential rate than Little Compton.
Outside Newport County, the closest rates are New Shoreham ($5.76, Washington), Charlestown ($5.93, Washington), Narragansett ($6.79, Washington), Westerly ($7.11, Washington). A rate compares bills fairly only between towns whose assessments sit at a similar share of market value.
Appealing a Little Compton assessment
A Little Compton owner appeals first to the local tax assessor, on the state-approved form, on or before November 15 and not less than 90 days after the first tax payment is due (R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26(a)). The assessor has until December 31 to decide; the next step is the local tax board of review within 30 days of the decision, or by January 31 when there is none, and after that a petition to the Superior Court within 30 days of the board's decision (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 44-5-26, 44-5-27). Each $10,000 of residential assessment costs $47.90 a year at Little Compton's rate.
The Rhode Island appeal page sets out each step with its source. This is a summary of the published procedure, not legal advice.
Little Compton property tax questions
What is the property tax rate in Little Compton, RI?
Little Compton's FY 2026 residential rate is $4.79 per $1,000 of assessed value. Source: Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance.
How much is the property tax on a $300,000 assessment in Little Compton?
$300,000 ÷ 1,000 × $4.79 = $1,437.00 a year, before exemptions and credits.
Is Little Compton's tax rate high for Rhode Island?
It ranks 38th highest of 38, among the lowest tenth of Rhode Island municipalities; the median is $12.55 per $1,000.
How do I appeal a Little Compton property assessment?
Appeal to the local tax assessor: by November 15 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26(a)). Then: assessor's decision (December 31); appeal to the local tax board of review (30 days after the decision, or January 31); petition to the superior court (30 days after the board's decision).
Source: Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance, FY 2026 Rhode Island Tax Rates by Class of Property (assessment date December 31, 2024; tax roll year 2025); county and 2020 population from Wikipedia, List of municipalities in Rhode Island . Appeal steps: R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26, Petition in superior court for relief from assessment. Last checked October 21, 2026. This page explains published figures; it is not tax or legal advice.