Dear Residents of Johnston,
As Mayor, it is my top priority to govern with fiscal responsibility while ensuring our residents receive high-quality services. Our town will continue to be the leader in economic development and redevelopment throughout Rhode Island. We will accomplish all of these tasks with the utmost professionalism and continue Johnston’s reputation as one of the best communities in the state
to live, work and raise a family.
Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr.
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FOR SANITARY SEWER BACKUP ISSUES, PLEASE CALL (401) 231-4000 ext 4207
Click link below to access all license applications
To better serve the residents of the Town of Johnston, the permitting process will be conducted online.
Building Division
Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, Mechanical Permit, Electrical Permit, Demolition Permit
Building Moving Permit, Sign Permit, Solar Permit
Engineering Division
Arborist Permit, Soil Erosion, Permit Road Cut Permit, Sewer Connection Permit
Fire Marshal’s Office
Hot Work Permit, Residential Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Certificate
Life Safety Inspection, Tent Permit, Municipal Fire Plan Review
Planning & Zoning Division
Zoning Certificate
Town Clerk’s Office
Business License, Special Event License
Liquor License, Entertainment Permit, Mobile Food Truck License
You may still stop in the various offices to review or discuss your project.
Calling all Johnston residents!
Stay informed on everything happening in our Town, including trash pick-up scheduling, parking bans, road closures, and more. Sign up for Town text/email updates by clicking the link below.
Homestead exemption was created as a benefit for homeowners who live in the Town of Johnston and make it their permanent and legal residence. If you know of anyone who is claiming homestead exemption on a property that he or she is not permanently residing in, is rented or vacant, we urge you to make a report to our office. In the interest of expediency, it is extremely helpful and time saving to an investigation if we speak to you personally, but in the end, you may remain anonymous if you prefer.
Please remember that the status of a property on January 1 each year is used o determine the property's value and exemptions status FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. That means if a property owner has a Homestead Exemption and sells his/her property, his/her exemption will remain on the property for the entire calendar year, and will be removed as of January 1 of the next year.
You may contact Kim Gallonio or Valerie Laurito at the Tax Assessor's office
homesteadfraud@johnston-ri.us or call 401-553-8827 or 401-553-8825
Town Hall
Phone: 401-351-6618
E-mail: erestrepo@johnston-ri.us
Tax Collector
Questions for the Tax Collector’s Department
Hours of operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 401-351-6618, Option 2
E-mail: (Please allow 1 to 2 business days for e-mail response)
Tax Assessor
Questions for the Tax Assessor’s Department
Hours of operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 401-351-6618, Option 4
E-mail: (Please allow 1 to 2 business days for e-mail response
1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
Open today | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm |
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