Coventry Tax Bills Mailed Out; Car Tax Delayed

COVENTRY, RI — Coventry tax bills are on their way to residents. Because the budget was rejected on June 16, the tax bills were calculated based off of last year's rates.

"When a budget is passed by the voters, a new bill will be calculated and sent to those not on the tax freeze, based on the new levy," the town said in a statement.

At this time, motor vehicle tax bills have not been mailed. The town is waiting for guidance from the state about the car tax phaseout plan before calculating and sending out bills.

First-quarter taxes are due Aug. 15, with a grace period until Oct. 1. No interest will be charged if the tax bills are paid by that date. Starting Oct. 2, interest will be charged on the remaining balance at a rate of 1.5 percent.