Amendment to New Shoreham General Ordinances Chapter 17 Taxation and Finance

Amendment to New Shoreham General Ordinances

Chapter 17 Taxation and Finance, Article II Exemption from Taxes, Division 3 Veterans, Sections 17-56 Authority, and 17-58 Effective Date

2026-09

It is ordained by the New Shoreham Town Council:

§ 17-56. Authority. [Ord. of7-21-2010(2), § 17-56; Ord. No. 2013-06, June 19, 2013, § 17-56]

In accordance with Chapter 84 of the Public Laws of 1983, relating to veteran's exemptions, the Town Council hereby establishes a tax exemption of $240,528, for veterans. The property of any person who is a veteran as defined in the GL 1956, 44-3-4, or who is an unmarried widow of a veteran as defined in GL 1956, 44-3-4, shall be exempt from taxation to the amount of $240,528 which exemptions shall be on a ratable property in the town.

State law reference — Veterans' exemption in New Shoreham, G.L. 1956, § 44-3-4; adjustment of exemption upon reevaluation of real property, G.L. 1956, § 44-3-24.

§ 17-58. Effective date. [Ord. of7-21-2010(2), § 17-58; Ord. No. 2013-06, June 19, 2013,

§ 17-58]

This exemption shall apply to the assessment of property as determined by board of tax assessors on December 31, 2025.

Posted:           May 26, 2026              

Hearing:        June 17, 2026

Adopted:        June 17, 2026  

Effective:       June 14, 2026

Posted:           June 18 – 28, 2026      

Attest:            Millicent Highet, MMC

Town Clerk