Property Tax Abatements

If you believe your FY 2021 assessed value is incorrect, you may file an abatement application with the Board of Assessors.

If you choose to file an abatement application the form must be filled out completely including listing reasons for seeking abatement. Include property data, comparable assessments, comparable sales, and/or any other data to be reviewed in consideration of your abatement request. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR ABATEMENT IS FEBRUARY 1, 2021.

Some additional information regarding the abatement process per MASS GENERAL LAWS

ACCORDING TO MASS GENERALS LAWS: 

Your application must be filed with the assessors on or before the date the first installment payment of the actual tax bill mailed for the fiscal year is due unless you are a mortgagee.  If so, your application must be filed during the last 10 days of the abatement application period.  Actual tax bills are those issued after the tax rate is set.  Applications filed for omitted, revised, or reassessed taxes must be filed within 3 months of the date the bill for those taxes was mailed. 

THESE DEADLINES CANNOT BE EXTENDED OR WAIVED BY THE ASSESSORS FOR ANY REASON.  IF YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT TIMELY FILED, YOU LOSE ALL RIGHTS TO AN ABATEMENT AND THE ASSESSORS CANNOT BY LAW GRANT YOU ONE.  TO BE TIMELY FILED, YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE (1) RECEIVED BY THE ASSESSORS ON OR BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE OR (2) MAILED BY UNITED STATES MAIL, FIRST CLASS POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE PROPER ADDRESS OF THE ASSESSORS ON OR BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE AS SHOWN BY A POSTMARK MADE BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. 

Real Estate Abatement Questions: Please click here for common questions regarding the real estate abatement application process. 

Personal Property Abatement Questions: Please click here for common questions regarding the personal property abatement application process.