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Residential Lead Abatement Income Tax Credit

Rhode Island Division of Taxation · State program

Up to $1,500 per dwelling unit for mitigation or $5,000 for abatement.

Rhode Island offers a personal income tax credit for lead removal or lead hazard reduction in a home. The credit is equal to the amount actually paid, up to $1,500 per dwelling unit for mitigation or $5,000 for abatement.

Last verified: July 28, 2026
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Program details

How it works

This state income tax credit applies to residential lead removal or lead hazard reduction. The credit is claimed against Rhode Island personal income tax liability.

What the credit covers

The regulation covers:

  • Lead removal
  • Lead hazard reduction

Amounts

  • Up to $1,500 per dwelling unit for mitigation
  • Up to $5,000 per dwelling unit for abatement
  • The credit equals the amount actually paid, subject to those caps

How to apply

The taxpayer claims the credit on the Rhode Island personal income tax return and must meet the regulatory requirements. The official regulation page states the claimant needs the required lead removal or lead hazard reduction and the necessary certificate documentation, but it does not provide a homeowner-friendly step-by-step application page.

Timing

The regulation is an active rule. The page does not state a sunset date.

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