Woonsocket, RI · Providence County
Homestead Exemption Declaration
Woonsocket homeowners use this declaration and eligibility form to apply for the city’s owner-occupied homestead exemption and affirm that their residence qualifies.
- 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
Woonsocket homeowners seeking the homestead exemption must file the notarized, two-page declaration with the eligibility form and the required supporting documents. The form asks owners to affirm their ownership, residence, and permanent Woonsocket residency, and the eligibility form collects Rhode Island vehicle information or an indication that no vehicles are owned. File by mail or in person with the City Assessor’s Office by January 31, before the July-issued tax bill.
Who needs it
Owners applying for Woonsocket’s homestead exemption must complete the forms and provide the required documents, including qualifying Rhode Island identification and vehicle registration or an allowed alternative.
Why it needs a notary
The eligibility form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the person certifying the information signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Forms
Get the declaration, qualifications sheet, and eligibility form from the City of Woonsocket.
- 2
Complete Both Forms
Fill in the declaration and eligibility form, check the applicable statements, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the eligibility form’s sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the form during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
File both forms and the required documents with the City Assessor’s Office 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 complete the Woonsocket homestead exemption filing?
- Complete both forms, gather the supporting documents listed on the qualifications sheet, sign the eligibility form before a notary, and file everything with the City Assessor’s Office by January 31.
- Do I need to sign the eligibility form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The eligibility form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the signer must swear to the information and sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island permanently authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-12.1 and §42-30.1-12.2. Ask the City Assessor’s Office whether it accepts the remotely notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed forms?
- Mail or bring the notarized forms and required documents to the Woonsocket City Assessor’s Office at 169 Main Street, P.O. Box B, Woonsocket, RI 02895; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.