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The state transfer tax jumped 63 percent on October 1, 2025, and a second tier now starts at $824,000.

Rhode Island's Conveyance Tax Went Up. What Selling in Newport County and the East Bay Costs in 2026

Rhode Island's conveyance tax is now $3.75 per $500 of the sale price, up from $2.30, for closings on or after October 1, 2025. Homes selling above $824,000 in 2026 pay a second $3.75 per $500 on the amount over that line. On a $1.2 million sale, the state collects $11,820, and the seller pays it.

By Molly Armando7 min read

August 23, 2026

About 4 in 10 Cape and Islands homes now carry the state's insurer of last resort.

What Coastal Home Insurance Really Costs on the South Coast and Cape Cod, and How to Line It Up Before You Buy

Homeowners insurance on a coastal South Coast or Cape Cod home now runs into the thousands per year, and about 4 in 10 Cape and Islands homes sit on the state's FAIR Plan. Treat it like a closing cost: get quotes during the inspection window and ask early about an elevation certificate.

By Molly Armando8 min read

August 21, 2026

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