Town of Scituate / Tax Collector's Office

Town of Scituate / Tax Collector's Office TOWN OF SCITUATE
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE CHANGE
The Town of Scituate proposes to increase its property tax levy to $37,158,627 in the 2026-2027 budget year; the property tax levy this year is $36,002,360. THIS IS A PROPOSED INCREASE OF 3.21%.
It has been estimated that the proposed increases in property tax revenues will result in a property tax rate of $14.32 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for residential real estate, $21.41 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for commercial / industrial / mixed use property and $35.69 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for tangible personal property, as compared to the current property tax rates of $13.91 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for residential real estate, $20.79 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for commercial / industrial / mixed use property and $35.69 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for tangible personal property.
A property tax rate of $14.46 per $1,000 for residential real estate, $21.61 per $1,000 for commercial / industrial / mixed use property and $35.69 per $1,000 for tangible personal property would be needed in the coming budget year to raise the maximum levy authorized by section 44-5- 2 of the general laws.
The Town of Scituates budget will be considered at the Annual Financial Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Scituate High School Auditorium.
The above property tax estimates have been computed pursuant to current law and are approved by the Rhode Island Department of Revenue.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED BUDGET
OPERATIONS
EDUCATION $28,571,139
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL PROJECTS POLICE/FIRE/ANIMAL CONTROL PUBLIC WORKS
SOCIAL SERVICES
RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES
FIXED CHARGES
TOTAL $46,757,515
REVENUE
LOCAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY
OTHER REVENUE
STATE AID TO EDUCATION
TOTAL $46,757,515
This is to certify that the data contained in this report is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Charles A. Collins Jr. Town Council President Town of Scituate
CURRENT 2025/2026
PROPOSED 2026/2027
$28,980,825 $1,817,485 $2,084,750 $1,100,000 $5,272,664 $3,029,189
$255,511 $1,095,936 $4,102,897
$47,739,257
$37,158,627 $6,460,104 $4,120,526
$47,739,257
$1,688,094 $2,088.875 $1,100,000 $5,043,790 $2,962,122
$248,363 $1,057,673 $3,997,459
$ 36,002,360 $6,334,629 $4,420,526