Report: Bill that would allow Providence to exceed state’s 4% tax levy cap clears House committee

Updated 10:43 a.m.

PBN Staff

05/21/2025

THE HOUSE COMMITTEE on Municipal Government and Housing approved a bill on Tuesday that would allow Providence a one-time exemption to exceed the state's property tax levy cap of 4%. The bill still requires General Assembly approval. Pictured is the R.I. Statehouse. / PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

PROVIDENCE – The House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing approved a bill that would allow for a one-year increase to the city’s property tax cap levy – or the total amount of revenue the city can collect from property taxes – above the state’s usual 4% limit, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Tuesday. The bill

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