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Cranston, Rhode Island property tax appeals
A Cranston property tax appeal starts with the City of Cranston Tax Assessor, then the City of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review. This season's deadline has not been announced yet. Our forecast for the City of Cranston Tax Assessor: in November 2026 (not an official date).
This season
- Next deadline
- Expected in November 2026
- Forecast, not an official date
- City of Cranston Tax Assessor
- Source: Tax Assessor - City of CranstonLast checked
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- Where to file first
- City of Cranston Tax Assessor
- Office address
- Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
- Our coverage
- Free check available
- Independent guide — not affiliated with Cranston or any government agency.
- Last updated
- October 1, 2026
- Sources last checked
- October 4, 2026
- Status
- Verified guide
When and where do I file a Cranston property tax appeal?
Who hears a Cranston appeal?
The stages in order. We are not affiliated with any of these offices.
- 1
City of Cranston Tax Assessor
Filing: appeal
- 2
City of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review
Filing: appeal
- 3
Rhode Island Superior Court
Filing: petition
Where is the Cranston office?
City of Cranston Tax Assessor[8]
- Address
- Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Online
- Official website
City of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review[2]
- Phone
- 401-780-3181
- Online
- Official website
City hall[1]
- Address
- 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
- Phone
- 1-401-461-1000
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
We are not affiliated with this office. Hours can change, so call before you visit.
Has the Cranston property tax appeal deadline been announced?
- Upcoming
- Not announced yet
- Forecast
- Expected to close in November 2026
- Last checked
We will update this page when the new dates are posted.
Which Cranston filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected in November 2026 | Countywide | City of Cranston Tax Assessor · Official source · Last checked Sep 29, 2026 | Forecast, not an official date |
When is the deadline to appeal a property tax assessment in Cranston?
The next filing window we list is predicted, not yet announced: Expected to close in November 2026 (predicted, not yet announced) — Cranston, City of Cranston Tax Assessor. City of Cranston Tax Assessor: Cranston first appeals to the Tax Assessor are due November 15 of the tax year.
Who decides a property tax appeal in Cranston?
City of Cranston Tax Assessor: In Cranston, property appeals to the Tax Assessor may be filed by the November 15 deadline set by state law. City of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review: Cranston's second-level body is the Tax Assessment Board of Review, which hears numbered appeals at City Hall.
- What the appeal is calledCity of Cranston Tax Assessor
- In Cranston, property appeals to the Tax Assessor may be filed by the November 15 deadline set by state law.[1]
- What the appeal is calledCity of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review
- Cranston's second-level body is the Tax Assessment Board of Review, which hears numbered appeals at City Hall.[2]
How do I file a property tax appeal in Cranston?
City of Cranston Tax Assessor: Under Rhode Island law, a first appeal is filed at the local tax assessment office, which in Cranston is the Tax Assessor's Office at City Hall. City of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review: Under Rhode Island law, to go to the Board of Review the taxpayer (or the assessor's office at the taxpayer's request) forwards the appeal application to the board.
- How to fileCity of Cranston Tax Assessor
- Under Rhode Island law, a first appeal is filed at the local tax assessment office, which in Cranston is the Tax Assessor's Office at City Hall.[3]
- How to fileCity of Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review
- Under Rhode Island law, to go to the Board of Review the taxpayer (or the assessor's office at the taxpayer's request) forwards the appeal application to the board.[3]
- FormsCity of Cranston Tax Assessor
- Cranston posts one 2026 Property Assessment Appeal Application for all property types on its Tax Assessor page.[1]
- Who may fileCity of Cranston Tax Assessor
- Cranston's appeal application may be filed by the assessed or subsequent owner, the owner's administrator or executor, qualifying tenants, or others authorized by law (agents attach an authorization form).[4]
What evidence counts in Cranston, and can the value go up?
What evidence can I use in Cranston?
City of Cranston Tax Assessor: On Cranston's appeal application, owners of all property types complete the comparable sales section on the back of the form. City of Cranston Tax Assessor · Info request: If the Cranston Tax Assessor asks for more information or an inspection, failing to comply within 30 days may cost you your appeal rights.
- Evidence acceptedCity of Cranston Tax Assessor
- On Cranston's appeal application, owners of all property types complete the comparable sales section on the back of the form.[4]
- Evidence ruleCity of Cranston Tax Assessor · Info request
- If the Cranston Tax Assessor asks for more information or an inspection, failing to comply within 30 days may cost you your appeal rights.[4]
Which exemptions can lower my bill without an appeal?
Cranston exemption and tax freeze applications are made in person in the Assessor's office (room 113) by March 15 to apply to that year's bill. Cranston does not offer a homestead exemption.
Which Rhode Island rules apply in Cranston?
These rules are the same in every Rhode Island county. Each link opens the rule on the Rhode Island page.
What do Cranston property taxes and assessments look like?
Figures from public records and the Census, each with its source. They describe the county's homes as a group, not the value of any one home.
How much could a lower assessment save on Cranston property taxes?
Tax rate used: $14.52 per $1,000 of assessed value (residential rate, fiscal 2026-2027).
| Example | Tax saved |
|---|---|
| $10,000 less assessed value | $145 a year |
| 10% less on a home assessed at $320,700 (the county's 25th percentile) | $466 a year |
| 10% less on a home assessed at $368,000 (the county's median) | $534 a year |
| 10% less on a home assessed at $453,500 (the county's 75th percentile) | $658 a year |
These are examples: the tax rate times a lower assessed value. Exemptions, credits, caps and phase-ins can make the real change smaller. This is not a prediction for any home. Rate source: Tax Rates - City of Cranston.
From the county's assessment and appeal records
- Homes in the county's assessment records
- 25,124
- Median assessed value
- $368,000
- Middle half of assessed values
- $320,700 to $453,500
Source: The county's open assessment data, aggregated by us (tax year 2026 final values). Our calculation from public records; not an opinion of any home's value.
How Cranston home assessments are spread
Assessed value
Median home assessment by plat
- Plat 29$951,400
- Plat 33$683,850
- Plat 35$680,350
- Plat 34$674,200
- Plat 28$637,300
- Plat 26$624,900
- Plat 24$616,850
- Plat 23$564,800
- Plat 27$554,900
- Plat 21$520,250
- Plat 25$514,600
- Plat 1$470,050
- Plat 22$466,100
- Plat 16$452,450
- Plat 20$438,650
- Plat 2$401,900
- Plat 36$401,600
- Plat 37$398,050
- Plat 30$394,800
- Plat 11$387,700
- Plat 18$371,500
- Plat 17$364,900
- Plat 10$362,400
- Plat 19$355,700
- Plat 12$348,000
- Plat 15$345,900
- Plat 9$340,750
- Plat 5$338,100
- Plat 3$333,700
- Plat 4$333,500
- Plat 8$333,400
- Plat 6$330,700
- Plat 7$328,250
Median assessed value by plat: highest Plat 29 ($951,400), lowest Plat 7 ($328,250).
How often is property reassessed in Cranston?
Cranston's most recent revaluation was as of December 31, 2023, according to the City's online assessment database.
- Reassessment cycle
- Cranston's most recent revaluation was as of December 31, 2023, according to the City's online assessment database.[6]
What do home values and property taxes look like in Cranston?
Cranston's 2026-2027 tax rates are $14.52 per $1,000 for 1-5 unit dwellings and residential vacant land, $21.78 for 6+ unit, commercial, industrial and mixed use, and $28.35 for tangible property.
- Property tax rate
- Cranston's 2026-2027 tax rates are $14.52 per $1,000 for 1-5 unit dwellings and residential vacant land, $21.78 for 6+ unit, commercial, industrial and mixed use, and $28.35 for tangible property.[7]
More questions about Cranston property tax appeals
When is the Cranston property tax appeal deadline?
This season's deadline has not been announced yet. We expect it to close in November 2026. This is our forecast, not an official date. City of Cranston Tax Assessor: Cranston first appeals to the Tax Assessor are due November 15 of the tax year.[1]
Where do I file a property tax appeal in Cranston?
Under Rhode Island law, a first appeal is filed at the local tax assessment office, which in Cranston is the Tax Assessor's Office at City Hall.[3]
What other rules apply in Cranston?
City of Cranston Tax Assessor: Cranston's appeal application says filing does not stop tax collection; pay the tax as assessed while you appeal.
- Paying the tax while you appealCity of Cranston Tax Assessor
- Cranston's appeal application says filing does not stop tax collection; pay the tax as assessed while you appeal.[4]
Which details are not confirmed yet?
We show a fact only after a person has checked it against the official source. These are still being checked. Until then, ask the City of Cranston Tax Assessor:
- When a filing counts as on time
- Filing fee
- Whether an appeal can raise the value
Property tax guides for Cranston homeowners
- Homestead Exemption: What It Is and How to Get ItRhode Island · Cranston
- How to Lower Your Property Taxes: What to Check FirstRhode Island · Cranston
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Where do these facts come from?
- [1]Tax Assessor - City of CranstonOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [2]Cranston Tax Assessment Board of Review Meeting Notice, February 11, 2025 (PDF, no title metadata)Official notice, form, calendar or rules · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [3]R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-26: Petition in superior court for relief from assessment (Rhode Island General Assembly)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [4]Property Assessment Appeal Application (Approved DOR 05/11/2026) - City of Cranston (PDF)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [5]Tax Exemption Info - City of CranstonOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [6]Vision Government Solutions - Cranston, RI (City online assessment database)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [7]Tax Rates - City of CranstonOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [8]Tax Assessor DirectoryOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- [9]R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-12: Assessment at full and fair cash value (Rhode Island General Assembly)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 30, 2026
- 10.County open data: cranston assessmentsRetrieved Sep 26, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
- 11.County open data: cranston assessmentsRetrieved Sep 26, 2026; aggregated by us for the charts above.
Not affiliated with Cranston or any government agency. Not legal advice. Not an appraisal.