Personal Tax Exemptions & Applications

In 2004, the Burrillville Town Council increased exemption benefits across the board and also simplified the program. Prior to 2004, exemptions were expressed on the tax bill as a reduction in the assessed value which in turn, decreased the tax amount. Now, all of our exemptions just show the tax credit amount (how much the bill is decreased in actual tax dollars).

In 2022, the Burrillville Town Council increased all exemption benefits, again, across the board by $50.00 each (except for the Historical Cemetery Tax Abatement). The new amounts will be effective beginning with the 2023 tax roll.

Exemption benefits are available for low income seniors and low income disabled property owners. Refer to the charts below.

Previously, the Disabled Exemption was only available to those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. For 2007, 100% disabled property owners that are not on Social Security Disability might also qualify for this exemption. Please contact the Assessing Department for more information.

In 2006 changes were made in State law pertaining to Veteran exemptions. Some veterans that did not qualify for the exemption in the past may now qualify. Please contact the Assessing Department for more information.  

Senior Exemption Application - Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st for the tax bill issued the following summer. Copy of valid Driver's License is required along with the completed application. Only one Senior exemption per household.

Disabled Exemption Application - Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by January 31st for the tax bill issued the following summer. Copy of a valid Driver's License and original award letter from Social Security stating the date you became disabled is required along with the the completed application. 

Veteran Tax Exemption - There is no application for this exemption. Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st. Simply present the Veteran's DD-214 to the Assessor's Office to see if you qualify. Exemption amount is $275.00

100% Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption - There is no application for this exemption. Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st. A copy of the Veteran's DD-214 and letter from the VA stating you are 100% disabled is required for this exemption. Exemption amount is $350.00. If eligible, you can receive the regular Veteran exemption and the 100% Disabled Veteran exemption. 

Gold Star Parent - For parents of a child who dies while in the service. Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st. Exemption amount is $275.00

POW - Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st. Require letter from the VA stating the applicant was a POW. Exemption amount is $950.00

Specially Adapted Housing - Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st. Require letter from VA stating that a portion of a house was specially adapted for a disabled veteran. Exemption amount varies. Please inquire with the Assessor for exact exemption amounts. 

Blind - There is no application for this exemption. Must be filed with the Tax Assessor's office by December 31st. Require a letter from ophthalmologist stating applicant is legally blind. Exemption amount is $350.00

Tax Credit Amounts by Exemption Type