Tax Rates

Fiscal 2024 Tax Rates:

Real Estate: $13.22 /  $1,000 valuation
Personal Property: $13.22 / $1,000 valuation

Motor Vehicle Excise: $25.00 per $1,000 valuation

(set by State of MA)

FISCAL YEAR runs July 1st through June 30th;

i.e., Fiscal 2024 runs 07/01/2023 through 06/30/2024.

Real Estate and Personal Property Preliminary Bills (1st & 2nd Qtrs of Fiscal Year) are based on the prior Fiscal Year totals. They are mailed by June 30th for the 1st and 2nd quarter installments and due on August 1st and November 1st, respectively. The "Actuals", or 3rd and 4th quarter bills are mailed by December 31 and are due on February 1 and May 1, respectively. Interest at 14% per annum and will be charged on each delinquent payment.  Demands are sent on unpaid balances after the 4th Quarter installment due date. PARTIAL PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED towards Real Estate and Personal Property. For those with amounts in arrears, please call or email the Treasurer to inquire about payment plans.

Motor Vehicle Excise are originated from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and sent to the towns throughout the year. Full amounts are due within 30 days of mailing. We cannot accept Partial Payments, per the RMV rules. Demands are issued and charged additional fees and interest. Any bills remaining delinquent after 14 days are sent to the Deputy Collector, who in turn, sends out a Notice of Warrant and fees increase by $22.00. After 30 days, a notice is delivered to residents for an additional charge of $17.00. Excise bills which remain unpaid after the Service of Warrant may result in Non-Renewable action (registration and/or drivers license) by the MA RMV. You will have to pay a fee to the Registry to reinstate your license or registration.  These fees and interest can be very costly.