I am having financial problems. Is there any way I can reduce the taxes I pay on my property?

Personal "exemptions" authorized by the Massachusetts General Laws may provide property tax relief for certain individuals. There are several types of exemption, including:

  • In extreme cases, individuals who are aged, infirm and impoverished
  • Minors whose parent is deceased
  • Persons over 70 years of age
  • Surviving spouses
  • Those which apply to the legally blind
  • Veterans who have become disabled as the result of wartime service and have a disability rating of at least 10%

The qualification date for all exemptions is July 1st, and each exemption has its own specific requirements. For information on an individual basis, a property owner should contact the Assessors or refer to the back of the tax bill. Personal or financial data submitted for the purpose of applying for an exemption is not a public record.

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1. What are property taxes and how is the amount determined?
2. I purchased my house on January 10, 2019. I just received a bill due on February 1, 2020 in the name of the previous owner. After a whole year, why isn’t this bill in my name?
3. How did you determine the value of my home? Why is the assessment more than what I paid for the property?
4. I think my home is assessed for more than it’s worth - what should I do?
5. I am having financial problems. Is there any way I can reduce the taxes I pay on my property?
6. I sold my car a few months ago and paid the excise tax on that car. I bought a new car and received an excise tax bill for my new car. Can’t you apply part of the payment on the new car?