Assessor

Assessor Data Collection

Assessors will be out around Town for data collection on both residential and commercial properties.

  • Cyclical inspections are performed every 10 years in accordance with the standards set by the Department of Revenue.
  • In order to obtain accurate information, the Inspector will knock on the door and/or ring the doorbell to ask property owners to verify the property card information. The inspector may ask permission to perform interior to verify the data.ie: number of bedrooms and bathrooms and distinguish finished from unfinished areas, such as basements and attics.
  • If an owner is not present when the data collector arrives, a door tag will be left. Measurement of exterior structures will take place regardless of whether the owner is present. (i.e. buildings, sheds, pools, patios etc.),
  • Kindly note that denying an inspection may affect your rights to appeal your assessment. 
  • It is the goal of the Assessor’s office to be fair in evaluating your home or business. We appreciate your cooperation and kindness in our efforts to provide fair and equitable assessments. 
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 508-987-6038 ext. 1051.


Assessor's Responsibilities & Qualifications

The role of the Assessor's Office is the valuation of all real and personal property throughout the community.  The Department of Revenue requires that all property be valued at full and fair cash value, in compliance with Mass. General Law.

Throughout the year, the office works to evaluate all property sales with sales questionnaires and owner interviews, publicly available information and on-site inspections to confirm the property data at the time of the sale.  These inspections are essential for us to accurately interpret and analyze sales to develop our annual values.

Another key function is capturing new growth from permitting, construction and the addition of business personal property.  Property visits for permits are important so that we can accurately reflect on the changes or additions to properties.  If we are not able to complete an inspection, we can only adjust based upon the limited information available to us.  At the time of these permit inspections, we hope to complete full property inspections for the confirmation of the total record in order to remain compliant with the Department of Revenue certification requirements.

Fiscal Year 2026 residential tax rate is $12.23 per thousand dollars of assessed value

Fiscal Year 2026 commercial, industrial and personal property tax rate is $14.54


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