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Property Tax Information
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Click on the link below for tax rate in the state of Rhode Island. If you will be an owner-occupant, some areas, like Providence, offer a homestead exemption or discount from the non-owner rate. Rhode Island as a small state, has taxes spread over a smaller population base resulting in higher property taxes than in many areas of the country. For many people new to the area, the relatively high property taxes may come as a surprise.
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Utility Information in Providence
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Below are some contacts will need as you move to Providence. Be sure to have all utilities transfered into your name as of the closing date.
Utilities
National Grid - for electric and gas service
1-800-322-3223
www.nationalgrid.com
Verizon - for telephone service
1-866-892-8368
www.verizon.com
Cox Communications - for cable services
401-383-2000
www.cox.com
Newspaper
Providence Journal
www.projo.com
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Links
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RI State Fire Marshal - Guidelines The State of Rhode Island requires compliance with the new fire code before a property is conveyed for sale. It is the seller's responsibility to ensure that all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are installed properly and that a certification from the town fire marshal is given. A seller should have this prior to closing. Important - you will need to have a money order made out to the town Fire Department, for example, Providence Fire Department, or Pawtucket Fire Department. As of now, this charge is $30. If the home fails the inspection, the seller must arrange another visit and pay an additional $30 until the house passes inspection. Here are a few numbers for the departments of Fire Prevention to schedule an inspection: - Providence Fire Prevention - 401-243-6050
- Pawtucket Fire Prevention - 401-725-2331
If you wish a consultant to assist you with installation and guidelines, Rik Hague is a firefighter in Providence who will help you with this for a fee prior to your meeting with the fire marshal. His phone number is 401-741-4484 and his email is smokes799@cox.net. If you are not very handy or adept at following the guidelines provided below, we would highly recommend calling him. It makes passing the inspection so much easier! Click on Link Below for How to Install the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors:
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Moving Checklist
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Planning is key!
The logistics of relocating can be crazy, in order to help keep things straight it is good to have a "Plan". Having a plan in place can assist in preventing unexpected problems from arising and to reduce the overall stress of moving. There are many items to consider in the move from departure to destination. For example, you may need to find a job for your partner, arrange local housing, schooling, medical and banking facilities, transportation and much more. Here are a few items that you may find useful Request this checklist of items to remember when moving by completing the form below. The checklist will be emailed to you automatically.
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