Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island.
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Who to contact
- Portsmouth Tax AssessorProperty valuation and classification.Matthew A. Helfand, Tax Assessor/Collector
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth parcel map and property searchAxisGIS is Portsmouth's online parcel map. Search by address, owner or map and lot to see boundaries, assessment data and aerial photos.
- Town of Portsmouth Tax Collector's OfficeTakes property tax payments and answers tax bill questions for the Town of Portsmouth.
- Phone
- 401-683-1214
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth property tax search and paymentLook up a property's tax bill and amount due, and see the ways you can pay.
- Portsmouth Town Clerk, Land Evidence RecordsRecords deeds and other land documents.
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- 401-643-0332
- Address
- 2200 E. Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871
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- Visit website
- Portsmouth Building and PermitsBuilding permits and inspections.
- Phone
- (401) 683-3611
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 401-683-0362
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in Portsmouth
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- Portsmouth Planning and Zoning, 401-643-0332
- Building permits
- Office
- Portsmouth Building and Permits, (401) 683-3611
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Portsmouth Tax Assessor
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Town of Portsmouth Tax Collector's Office, 401-683-1214
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Roads
- Town roads
- Portsmouth Public Works, 401-683-0362
- State highways
- Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT)
Where to find things
- Rhode Island food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Rhode Island food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Rhode Island unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Rhode Island unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Rhode Island Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Rhode Island Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Rhode Island energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Rhode Island energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Rhode Island child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Rhode Island emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Child support helpChild support services
Learn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Eldercare LocatorSenior services and aging
Federal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Rhode Island unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
More options
- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryConsumer complaints and scams
Find your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. In Rhode Island the town does it all: the Tax Assessor sets values, the Tax Collector bills them, the Town Clerk keeps land evidence records, and the town handles zoning and permits.