Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes
February and May bills (third and fourth quarter bills) are referred to as the “Actual Bill”. For real estate property tax, they represent the remaining tax on your property and are based on the actual assessed tax minus the amount already paid in the first and second quarters. Personal property tax is billed only on these "actual bills", with the tax due split between the February and May bills.
Payments must be received in the tax office by the due date to be considered timely.
Any unpaid balances after May 1st may result in tax liens on the property. Tax liens are subject to interest at 16% per annum.
New Owners
Massachusetts General Law requires that the name on tax bills be the owner of record on January 1st. If you purchase a property after the first of the year, please contact the Assessor’s Office to have the bill directed to you. You are still responsible for real estate taxes for property that you own, regardless of the name on the bill.