Town of Exeter
Residential
Tax Year ___________
675 Ten Rod Road
Assessment Date_________
Exeter, RI 02822
Application for Abatement of Property Tax
For appeals to the Assessor, this form must be filed with the Town of Exeter Assessor’s office within (90) days from the
date the first tax payment is due. For appeals to the Board of Assessment Review, this form must be filed not more than thirty
(30) days after the Assessor renders a decision, or if the Assessor does not render a decision within forty-five (45) days of the filing
of the appeal, not more than ninety (90) days after the expiration of the forty-five (45) days period.
Please make sure all taxes are current to avoid the addition of interest and other collection charges.
1. TAXPAYER INFORMATION:
A. Name(s) of Assessed Owner:_______________________________________________________________________________
B. Na mes(s) and Status of Applicant (if other than Assessed Owner):__________________________________________________
_____ Subsequent Owner (Acquired Title After December 31 on _____________
_____ Administrator/Executor _____ Lessee _____Mortgagee _____Other-Specify ________________________________
C. Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________Tel. No. (____)_______________________
D. Previous Assessed Value _______________________________ E. Current Assessed Value _____________________________
2. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION:
A. Location _______________________________________Description:_______________________________________________
Example: Vacant Land, House
Real Estate Parcel Identification: Map ___________ Block__________ Lot __________ Land Size _______________________
B. Date Property Acquired:________________Purchase Price: _________________ Total Cost Improvements:_________________
What is the amount of Fire Insurance on Building: ____________________
3. REASON FOR ABATEMENT SOUGHT:
__________Overvaluation
__________Incorrect Usage Classification
__________ Disproportionate Assessment
__________Other – Specify _______________________________________
**NOTE: INABILITY TO PAY IS NOT A VALID REASON FOR AN APPEAL OF ASSESSED VALUATION.
Applicant’s Opinion of Value $________________________________________________________________________________
Explanation: ( Continue on attached sheet if necessary ) ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comparable Properties that support your claim:
Address
Sale Price
Sale Date
Property Type
Assessed Value
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you filled a true and exact account this year with the City Assessor as required by law (R.I.G.L 44-5-15) : _______________
Have you ever appealed subject property before? ___________ Did the Board of Review hold a hearing ? _______________________
Results: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. SIGNATURES:
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT ________________________________________________DATE_____________
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT _______________________________________DATE_____________
_____________________________________________________________________________(____)_____________
Name & Address of Preparer
Tel. No.
THE FILING OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT STAY THE COLLECTION OF YOUR TAX. TO AVOID THE
ADDITION OF INTEREST AND OTHER COLLECTION CHARGES, THE TAX MUST BE PAID AS ASSESSED.