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Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse the nonpayment of the tax or affect its validity or any proceedings for the collection thereof, according to Rhode Island General Laws, RIGL 44-7-7.
Payment Due Dates
- August 31
- November 30
- February 28 or 29
- May 31
A fifteen-day grace period will immediately follow the last day of each installment period.
There is an additional fee of $25 every time a check is returned for insufficient funds.
Visit the online payments website to make tax payments online:
- Scroll down to West Greenwich and click Town Hall.
- Your account number and PIN number are located on your tax bill.
- A 3% transaction fee will be applied to your credit card. There is a $2 minimum fee
Tax Sale
- Tax sales are generally scheduled for June.
- I mail in my tax payments, how do I get a receipt?
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You have to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope with your payment and a receipt will be returned to you. Another option is to follow the credit card/debit card instructions and save email address to accounts applicable.
- What do I do when I have moved and need to change my address?
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Download the Address Change Form (PDF), fill it out and mail or fax to the Collector's office
- What exemptions are available?
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All exemptions are listed on the back of the tax bills. They are also listed in the Tax Assessor’s section of this website.
- I escrow my real estate taxes, why am I receiving a tax bill?
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You will receive a copy of your bill even if you escrow. It most likely won't be necessary to send your mortgage company a copy. Most mortgage companies will be downloading the information automatically.
- I'm a new owner on a property - will I automatically get a tax bill?
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Tax bills on newly acquired properties will be sent out only if they are requested. Our normal schedule for mailing all bills is mid-July. Any persons requesting copies of bills for purchases after this date are required to call the Tax Office at 392-3800, ext. 105, and a copy will be mailed.
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Charlene Randall
Tax CollectorPhone: 401-392-3800 Ext. 104
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Barbara Sweet
Tax AssistantPhone: 401-392-3800 Ext. 105
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Collections
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4 pmPayments Received
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 3:30 pmThere is a drop box outside the Tax Collector/Town Clerk Office.
The building doors at the police station end are open 24/7.