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Providence proposes 7% sales tax on paid parking as a new local revenue option
2888910 · April 3, 2025
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Summary
House Bill 5314, sponsored by Rep. Kislak and advanced at Providence's request, would allow municipalities to levy the state 7% sales tax on paid parking as an optional local revenue source, with collections returned to the host community.
House Bill 5314, introduced by Rep. Kislak as part of Providence's legislative package, would enable cities and towns to apply the state's 7% sales tax to paid parking, creating a non‑property tax revenue source that proponents said municipalities could use to diversify their tax base.
Rep. Kislak said the measure is "part of…
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