FY16 City Manager's Tax Recommendation Letter
City Manager tax letter to city council on recommendation for the required votes necessary to minimize taxes on residential properties, with analyses of the fiscal year property tax levy, property values, and other supporting information.
FY17 City Manager's Tax Recommendation Letter
City Manager tax letter to city council on recommendation for the required votes necessary to minimize taxes on residential properties, with analyses of the fiscal year property tax levy, property values, and other supporting information.
FY14 City Manager's Tax Recommendation Letter
City Manager tax letter to city council on recommendation for the required votes necessary to minimize taxes on residential properties, with analyses of the fiscal year property tax levy, property values, and other supporting information.
FY16 Property Tax Update
Newsletter that explains the FY16 tax bill in detail and answers some frequently asked questions.
FY25 Tax Rate Letter
This letter summarizes information contained in the City Manager’s recommendations for the required votes by the City Council to establish the FY25 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.
Motor Excise Tax Abatement Application
An abatement is a reduction in the tax assessed annually on your motor vehicle. To dispute your valuation or assessment or to correct any other billing problem or error that caused your tax bill to be higher than it should be, you must apply for an abatement.