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Property Tax Bills Mailed Out October 23

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FY16 Tax Rate Chart

The City of Cambridge FY2016 real estate and personal property tax bills will be mailed on October 23, 2015. The first half portion is due and payable on November 23, 2015.  The second half portion most likely will be due and payable on May 2, 2016.

Link to FY16 Property Tax Information Website

Pay Real Estate and Personal Property Tax bills online for a convenience fee. Learn More. 

Overvaluation abatement applications are due November 23, 2015.

Learn more about the overvaluation abatement and to download an abatement application form.

Applications for the residential exemption and other statutory exemptions are due no later than January 20, 2016.  More information about the residential and other statutory exemptions and to download a residential exemption application form.

For more information about abatements and exemptions, browse the Assessing Department site or contact the Assessing Department at (617) 349-4343 or at assessors@cambridgema.gov.

Assessment Information

For questions regarding property valuation, please contact the City of Cambridge Assessing Department at 617 349 4343 or assessors@cambridgema.gov.  Property information also is available via the on-line property database.  

Taxpayer Assistance Available

Assistance with property tax exemption application forms will be available from Oct.27 - Nov.18.  Link to Schedule.
(Note:To complete applications for income-related exemptions, a copy of your 2014 income tax return will be required.)

Billing Information

For information about billing or payments, please contact the City of Cambridge Finance Department at 617 349 4220 or treasurer@cambridgema.gov.

Did you know that you can view your real estate and personal property tax bills online?     

Are you currently using your bank’s online payment service to pay City of Cambridge bills?  If so, please be sure to use the below information when making a payment. Please direct payments to the Finance Department, City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

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