Woonsocket, RI · Providence County
Elderly Property Tax Exemption Application
Woonsocket residents age 65 or older who own and occupy qualifying residential property use this application to request an annual property tax exemption from the Tax Assessor.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This application lets eligible Woonsocket residents age 65 or older request a $500 property tax exemption credit. Applicants must meet the form’s ownership, age, residency, and household-income qualifications, and file the application with the Tax Assessor by May 1 each year for the following fiscal year. The form asks for property, household, and income information, supporting tax and benefit documents, and a sworn statement that the information is true and complete.
Who needs it
A Woonsocket resident age 65 or older who owns and occupies qualifying residential property and meets the form’s residency and household-income requirements may apply.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the elderly property tax exemption application from the City of Woonsocket.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested applicant, property, household, and income details, and gather the supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed application with the Woonsocket Tax Assessor by May 1.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woonsocket. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for Woonsocket’s elderly property tax exemption?
- Complete the application, provide the requested supporting documents, sign the affidavit before a qualified notary, and file it with the Tax Assessor by May 1 each year.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit must be signed only in the presence of a qualified notary and requires the applicant to swear that the statements are true and complete.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries in 2022. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the form request?
- The form lists copies of state and federal tax forms or RI-1040H, a Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099), pension benefits, and other documentation the Assessor requires.