Rhode Island House Bill H8029

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/27/26
• Refer: 2/27/26

Caption

Adds the town of Tiverton to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

Impact

The implications of this bill extend to how local governments can manage taxation on mobile and manufactured homes, particularly in Tiverton. By enabling Tiverton to assess taxes and automatically create liens, the town will have a new mechanism to secure tax revenue from homeowners. This change is important for revenue generation in towns that may rely on property taxes to fund local services. In addition to Tiverton, the bill references existing provisions that concern Glocester, Coventry, and Burrillville, maintaining consistency across these municipalities regarding taxation on mobile homes.

Summary

House Bill H8029 aims to amend legislation concerning the taxation and collection of taxes on mobile and manufactured homes. Specifically, the bill seeks to add the town of Tiverton to the list of municipalities authorized to impose a tax on these types of residential properties. The tax assessed will create an automatic lien on the mobile or manufactured home that arises at the time of tax assessment and lasts for a period of twenty years, granting it priority over other liens or encumbrances.

Contention

Although the bill mainly serves to include Tiverton in the existing framework for taxing mobile homes, discussions may arise concerning the fairness and impact of such taxation on residents. Notably, the automatic lien feature could be contentious for homeowners who might struggle with tax payments, leading to potential issues surrounding property ownership and financial strain. Critics could argue that the legislation imposes an unnecessary burden on residents of Tiverton, especially those who might already be facing economic hardships.