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Document Name & Description Type Category Date
FY24 Understanding Your Taxes Newsletter
The establishment of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) property tax rate by the Board of Assessors, subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, is the final step in the fiscal process that begins with the submission of the annual budget to the City Council. The City’s Operating and Capital Budgets, property classifications, and property valuations are major factors in determining property tax bills.
Document
2/15/2024
FY24 Tax Rate Executive Summary
This Executive Summary, in response to City Council requests, summarizes information contained in the City Manager’s recommendations for the required votes by the City Council to establish the FY24 residential and commercial tax rates by the Board of Assessors and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Responsible and responsive fiscal policies and practices are key to addressing the challenge of balancing expansion and investment in new programs and initiatives, while also minimizing the impact of increases on taxpayers.
2/15/2024
FY24 Tax Rate Letter
The Budget process for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) began in the fall of 2022. This was the first Budget that I have prepared for the City of Cambridge since becoming City Manager. It was an amazing honor to lead that process, and much success is owed to the dedicated city leaders, teams, and staff members, who work incredibly hard everyday to maintain and build a stronger, more equitable and thriving City.
Newsletter
10/16/2023
FY24 Adopted Budget
Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) as adopted by the City Council
Adopted Budget
8/30/2023
6/7/2023
FY24 Water Sewer Rates
FY24 Water Sewer Rates
Publication
6/6/2023
FY24 Submitted Budget
FY24 Submitted Budget to the City Council
Submitted Budget
5/1/2023
FY23 Property Tax Update Newsletter
FY23 Property Tax Update Newsletter
Document
11/23/2022
FY23 Property Tax Exemptions Tax Deferral Newsletter
FY23 Property Tax Exemptions Tax Deferral Newsletter
Document
11/23/2022
FY23 Tax Rate Letter
FY23 Tax Rate Letter
10/4/2022
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