How do I file for a Personal Property Abatement

What is the process to file an abatement application?

If you disagree with your value, you can file an abatement application in the Assessors Office by the due date of the 3rd Qtr. Tax Bill. If your application is received any time after the due date, it is considered late with the following exception. Note that abatement applications will be considered as filed timely if they have a postmark on the envelope no later than February 1. This “postmark” rule applies only to those applications mailed to the proper address of the Assessors, first-class postage prepaid, with postmarks made by the United States Postal Service.

If the application is late, the Board of Assessors loses its jurisdiction to abate the bill. At that point, nothing can be done for the year in question. There are no exceptions.

The Assessors have 3 months from the date of filing to act on your abatement.  You receive written notice regarding your application within 10 days of the Board’s action.

Please note that the tax bill is due and payable by the payment due date noted on the tax bill even if you file an abatement application. If you do receive an abatement, the abated amount will show as a credit on the fourth quarter or as a refund.

How do I file an abatement application?

You must file an application by the due date of the 3rd. qtr. Actual Tax Bill. Applications may be mailed to Assessor's Office, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 or emailed to jgigliotti@townofpembrokemass.org.

Where do I get a form to file an abatement application?

Abatement applications are available on our website. Please click here to be directed to the abatement application page. If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact the assessor's office at 781-293-2393.  

What happens if my abatement application is denied or I do not agree with the Boards decision?

You can file an appeal within 3 months from the date the Board acted on your abatement:
State Appellate Tax Board
Saltonstall Building
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
(617)-727-3100

You must pay your taxes pending your appeal.