Woonsocket, RI · Providence County
Elderly Property Tax Exemption Application
This annual application is for eligible Woonsocket property owners age 65 or older seeking a property tax exemption and must be filed with 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
The application asks about ownership, residence, age, household income, and other information used to assess eligibility for a property tax exemption. The form says applicants must meet its stated qualifications, provide supporting documentation as required by the Assessor, and file a new application each year by January 31. It includes an affidavit that the applicant must sign in front of a qualified notary.
Who needs it
Woonsocket residential property owners age 65 or older who meet the form’s ownership and residency requirements may apply for the exemption.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the elderly property tax exemption application from the City of Woonsocket.
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Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant, property, household income, and affidavit sections, and gather any supporting documents requested by the Assessor.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
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Submit to the City
File the completed application with the Woonsocket Tax Assessor by January 31.
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 the elderly property tax exemption?
- Complete the application, sign its affidavit before a qualified notary, gather any supporting documents the Assessor requires, and file it with the Tax Assessor by January 31 each year.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be sworn to before a person legally qualified to administer oaths, and its affidavit says to sign only in a qualified notary’s presence.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Ask the Tax Assessor whether the notarized application can be submitted remotely.
- Where do I file this application?
- The form directs applicants to file with the Tax Assessor by January 31 each year. For questions about where to submit it, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.