FY 2008 Tax Rates:
Residential: $10.40/$1,000
Commercial: $18.47/$1,000
The Assessing Office is managed by the Chief Assessor who also serves as the Chair of the three member Board of Assessors.
This Office has as its primary duty the assignment of property value to all property owners in the City according to the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws.
• Establish the fair market value of all property (12,619 real estate parcels and 1,096 personal property accounts) in the City and notification of such value to all owners of such property as of January 1 of each year.
• Maintain records substantiating all assessments made
• Prepare and issue commitments for the collection of property taxes and motor vehicle and boat excises to the City Collector.
• Act on all abatement and exemption applications filed and represent the City in proceedings before the Appellate Tax Board.
• Review all building permits to determine impact on valuation of property.
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