Local Taxes
Local Fees
Lowest Commercial Property Tax Rate
In Rhode Island for FY21
Tangible Asset Minimum Reporting Threshold
In Rhode Island for FY22
State Taxes
Property Insurance (Flood)
The Town of Bristol participates in the Community Rating System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has been elevated to a Class 7 under this program. Participation in this program rewards the Town for good flood plain management and results in reduced flood insurance premiums for Bristol property owners who are policy holders.
Water
The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is the default water supplier for Bristol County, Rhode Island. Current rates are available on the BCWA website at: https://bcwari.com/currentwaterrates-2/.
Electricity & Gas
National Grid is Rhode Island’s default energy service provider.
Current Electricity Rates:
http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/utilityinfo/electric/narrelecschedule3a.html
Current Gas Rates:
https://www.nationalgridus.com/media/pdfs/billing-payments/rigas_firm_rates.pdf
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving rates.
Business can opt to contract with a third-party energy supplier. Customers can compare energy supplier rates by visiting: https://www.ri.gov/app/dpuc/empowerri/rate_card. Supplier rates offered over set contract terms.