Sales tax in Kent County, Rhode Island
The sales tax rate in Kent County, Rhode Island is 7%. That is a 7% state rate, with no county rate on top: Kent County levies none, and it is the same at every address in the county.
What is the sales tax rate in Kent County?
| Rhode Island state rate | 7% |
|---|---|
| Combined rate | 7% |
Why the rate here is not the whole story
No local sales taxes anywhere in the state; groceries are exempt, and clothing/footwear under $250 per item is exempt.
How do I find the exact rate for an address in Kent County?
The rate is the same across Kent County, but if you are collecting tax it is worth confirming against the source. Use Rhode Island's own lookup. A vendor's calculator is not the state speaking.
Who has to collect sales tax in Kent County?
A seller with a physical presence in Rhode Island collects at the rate for the address where the sale takes place. A remote seller collects once it passes Rhode Island's economic nexus threshold, which is a separate question from the rate and is covered on our sales tax nexus checker. Marketplace facilitators generally collect on behalf of their sellers.
How does Kent County compare?
See Rhode Island sales tax for the statewide picture, including the average local rate and what is exempt. Property tax is a separate tax with separate rules: property tax in Kent County.
Sources
- Kent County rates: Rhode Island Division of Taxation / Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates (Jan. 2026)
- Collected and verified September 10, 2026. Confidence: S on the rate components (P read on a primary agency page, S strong but indirect, U unverified).