If my assessment increases will my property tax increase? If my assessment decreases will my property tax decrease?
Higher property assessments do not cause higher taxes. The total municipal budget determines the money to be raised from property taxes. The tax rate can stay the same, or may even decrease based on the overall increase in property values.

It is also true that decreasing property values generally do not result in lower taxes for the same reason. Please call 978-692-5504 for more information.

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1. How is my property assessed?
2. What is a classification hearing?
3. Will someone be inspecting my house?
4. How will I know what my new assessment is?
5. If my assessment increases will my property tax increase? If my assessment decreases will my property tax decrease?
6. How does Proposition 2 1/2 affect my individual bill?
7. What personal property is taxable?
8. How do I appeal a personal property tax?
9. How do I appeal a real property tax?
10. Why did I get a Request for Additional Information notice?
11. How long will I have to wait for a notice of approval or denial?
12. Can I appeal to the Appellate Tax Board?