Assessor

Abatement Applications

  1. Motor Vehicle Abatement Form (PDF)
  2. Real Estate/Personal Property Abatement Form (PDF)
  3. Boat Abatement Form (PDF)
  4. Vehicle Transfer Affidavit (PDF)

Exemption Applications

  1. Blind Exemption Form (PDF)
  2. Senior Exemption Form (PDF)
  3. Seniors-Surviving Spouse Exemption Form (PDF)
  4. Veterans Exemption Form (PDF)

FAQ

How much did I pay/is owed for my taxes/excise?

Contact the Collectors Office (508) 949-3800 ext. 4001.

When will my exemption show on my bill?

Exemptions are applied to the February and May bills each year.

How come my excise bill is the same every year?

After five years, the excise bill stays the same for the life of the vehicle.

I sold my boat. Do I owe the bill?

Boat excise bills cover July 1st of the previous year through June 30th of the current year. If a boat was registered at all in that time frame, the bill is owed.

*Make sure you fill out a Change of Status Form with the Massachusetts Environmental Police so they can remove you from their file. 

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