Finance - Town of Bristol, Rhode Island

The Finance Department is responsible for the financial business and transactions of the town, including budget preparation and administration, tax assessment and collection, disbursement and purchasing.

Please visit the State of Rhode Island website for additional information on municipal property tax rates, budgets, pension and OPEB, contracts, and other financial information.

The 2019 Ratings Report has been received from S&P Global Ratings. The Town is pleased to have their AA+ Rating affirmed. To view the full report, please click here.

Tax Payments and General Information

Pay a Bill

Learn more about paying your local taxes and bills online including: Property Taxes, Tangible Taxes, Municipal Court Tickets, Tax Exemption Information.

Pay Bill

Bid Opportunities

The Town of Bristol issues solicitations for construction projects, product purchases and select town services in order to determine availability and pricing. In 2021, the Town of Bristol transitioned from the Newport Online Bidding System to the Rhode Island Purchasing Group platform BidNetDirect.

View Bids

Municipal Lien Certificate

A municipal lien certificate is issued by the Tax Assessor and states the amount of property taxes that are assessed against a particular piece of property. To request a lien certificate, please print the form below and bring it to the Tax Assessor for completion.

Request

Change of Address

Have you changed your address recently? It is important to notify the Town of Bristol of any moves to ensure you receive important news and tax statements.

Change

Property Assessment Database

Assessment records on every Bristol property are conveniently available through Northeast Revaluation Group’s online database.

Schedule of Fees

Information on the Town of Bristol’s schedule of fees can be found in the Code of Ordinances.

Tax Information

When are my property taxes due?

Taxes are due quarterly on the following dates:
Quarter 1: August 15
Quarter 2: November 15
Quarter 3: February 15
Quarter 4: May 15

What are the current tax rates?

Tax Year 2022-2023 (FY23)

Residential Tax Rate: $13.00 per thousand of the assessed property value.
Commercial Tax Rate: $13.00 per thousand of the assessed property value.
Motor Vehicle: $0 (Please Note: The State of Rhode Island has eliminated the Motor Vehicle Tax for FY23.)
Sewer Fee: $580.00 per unit, per year.

Tax Year 2021-2022 (FY22)

Residential Tax Rate: $14.38 per thousand of the assessed property value.
Commercial Tax Rate: $14.38 per thousand of the assessed property value.
Motor Vehicle: $17.35 per thousand of the assessed value*.
*$5,000.00 exemption, assessed at 75% of NADA value.
Sewer Fee: $571.00 per unit, per year.

Tax Year 2020-2021 (FY21)

Residential Tax Rate: $14.07 per thousand of the assessed property value.
Commercial Tax Rate: $14.07 per thousand of the assessed property value.
Motor Vehicle: $17.35 per thousand of the assessed value*.
*$4,000.00 exemption, assessed at 80% of NADA value.
Sewer Fee: $530.00 per unit, per year.

Tax Year 2019-2020 (FY20)

Residential Tax Rate: $13.72/thousand of the assessed property value.
Commercial Tax Rate: $13.72/thousand of the assessed property value.
Motor Vehicle: $17.35 per thousand of the assessed value*.
*$3,000.00 exemption, assessed at 85% of NADA value.
Sewer Fee: $521.00 per unit, per year.

When is Bristol’s fiscal year?

Bristol’s fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following calendar year.

When will I receive my tax bill in the mail?

Tax bills are usually sent out in mid-July. If you have not received your tax bill by August 1st, please contact the Bristol Tax Assessor at (401)-253-7000 ext. 142.

Municipal Financial Statements

Your Town, Your Budget

Each Spring, the Town Administration prepares and submits its fiscal year budget recommendations to the Town Council. The Town Council then holds public hearings on the proposed budget and makes any funding allocation changes before adopting a final budget.

Municipal Transparency

In compliance with Rhode Island General Laws §45-12-22.2, the Town of Bristol provides regular financial reports to the Division of Taxation.

The Tax Rolls

Managed by the Bristol Tax Assessor, Tax Rolls are records that are used to determine what property is subject to tax. Property includes Real Estate, Motor Vehicles and Tangibles.

Audits

We are committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, compliance and our fiduciary responsibility. The following reports support that commitment.

Contact Us

Address: 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: (401)-253-7000

Michelle Dimeo

Tax Assessor/Collector

Extension #142

Sara Hassell

Town Treasurer

Extension #115

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