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The Community Preservation Act (CPA) helps cities and towns preserve the character of their community. A 3% CPA surcharge is included with Property Tax bills to fund affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation projects.

FY20 Exemptions Chart

A newsletter about property taxes

The media often sensationalizes this issue, leading to confusion about its real nature.

The Assessing Department manages commercial/industrial and residential property values and maintains an extensive database of property information. In addition, the Assessing Department manages personal property (business) values and motor vehicle excise tax.

Description of preservation easements, also called preservation restrictions, a tool for protecting individual properties

Some uses and/or developments of real property may require relief from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA).

Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Taxing Districts

Curious how your tax dollars are being spent? Our open budget datasets provide a transparent and detailed view into the city’s financial planning and spending–nearly a billion dollars for the 2025 financial year.

Purchase and install solar-powered traffic calming devices that provide real time driver feedback on the speed limit and current driving speed.