North Smithfield, RI town hall & government
North Smithfield spent $58.5 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $4,689 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach North Smithfield's government.
Where North Smithfield's money goes
North Smithfield runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Rhode Island towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 58%
- From the state 28%
- Fees & charges 7%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Utility sales 1%
- From the federal government 1%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for North Smithfield
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in North Smithfield pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact North Smithfield's government
Who represents North Smithfield
North Smithfield is represented in Congress by Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Gabe Amo. Dan McKee is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.