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Reports Point to Rhode Island Wedding for Swift and Kelce as New Tax Targets Her Watch Hill Estate

The July 2026 surcharge on high-value second homes would lift her Rhode Island property tax by about $136,000.

Overview

  • Swift and Kelce confirmed their engagement in August, and Page Six reports they are eyeing a private summer 2026 ceremony at her Watch Hill mansion.
  • Rhode Island’s new levy on luxury second homes starts in July 2026 and is estimated to raise her annual bill to roughly $337,000, an increase of about $136,000.
  • Building permits cited by the Providence Journal detail a $1.7 million renovation at High Watch, including a new wing, extra bathrooms, and kitchen upgrades.
  • Governor Dan McKee publicly welcomed the possibility of a local ceremony, saying Rhode Island has some of the best wedding venues.
  • Separate reports suggest the couple may also consider buying an $18 million home near Kelce’s Ohio hometown, a move not yet confirmed.