Frequently Asked Questions

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Collector / Treasurer - Real Estate Taxes FAQs

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  • The town collects Real Estate Tax on a fiscal quarterly schedule. See the Real Estate Tax Billing Schedule (PDF).

    Collector / Treasurer - Real Estate Taxes FAQs

  • Property taxes are billed with the information as of January 1st preceding the beginning of the current Fiscal Year. If you purchased the property any time after January 1st, you may not appear on the tax bill as the assessed owner until the next fiscal year. This rule is mandated by Massachusetts Law. However, if the Assessor's Office is notified that there is a new owner, the next bill can be sent as "Care Of".

    Collector / Treasurer - Real Estate Taxes FAQs

  • If for some reason you are unable to pay your tax bill, Massachusetts Law mandates that interest at 14% be added to the tax from the due date through the payment date.

    The fiscal year's taxes must be paid in full by the May 1st due date to avoid any further action taken by the town.

    If you find that you are unable to pay a tax bill, please contact the Collector as soon as possible.

    Collector / Treasurer - Real Estate Taxes FAQs