FY26 Property Tax Information

The City of Cambridge FY2026 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills have been approved by City Council. We anticipate bills will be issued on November 7, 2025. The second half portion is expected to be issued on April 1, 2026.

Applications for the residential exemption and other statutory exemptions are due no later than April 1, 2026.  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

The Assessing Department will be offering virtual neighborhood taxpayer assistance meetings via Zoom. Prior to the scheduled date, links to the meeting will be available on the Assessing Department's website at https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/Assessing.

(To complete applications for income-related exemptions, a copy of your 2025 income tax return will be required.)

For assistance with any questions concerning the value of your property, please contact the City’s Assessing Department.  Department staff and assessors and are available Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am-12:00 noon. To schedule an appointment, contact the Assessing department at (617) 349-4343.