State property tax guide

Lower Your Massachusetts Property Taxes

Are you overpaying on your Massachusetts property taxes? Review how assessments, appeals, exemptions, and county-level rules work, then check your address for a preliminary savings estimate.

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0.97%Estimated statewide effective rate

$6,787Estimated average annual tax

$1,358Average annual savings

Property tax 101

How Massachusetts property taxes, appeals, and exemptions work.

Property taxes are usually based on a local assessment of your property value, multiplied by local tax rates, and adjusted by exemptions or caps where available. The process is administered locally, so county deadlines, appeal forms, and exemption rules can vary across Massachusetts.

Counties covered14

Estimated avg. tax bill$6,787

Client savingsKeep 100%

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Property taxes across Massachusetts

Explore property tax estimates by county.

Search the county list below for estimated values, rates, annual tax bills, and savings opportunities.

County	Estimated home value	Estimated tax rate	Estimated annual tax
Barnstable County	$734,500	0.87%	$6,390	View details
Berkshire County	$864,500	1.32%	$11,411	View details
Bristol County	$858,000	1.07%	$9,181	View details
Dukes County	$533,000	1.30%	$6,929	View details
Essex County	$474,500	0.85%	$4,033	View details
Franklin County	$533,000	0.72%	$3,838	View details
Hampden County	$767,000	1.11%	$8,514	View details
Hampshire County	$721,500	1.00%	$7,215	View details
Middlesex County	$786,500	1.25%	$9,831	View details
Nantucket County	$546,000	0.72%	$3,931	View details
Norfolk County	$695,500	0.81%	$5,634	View details
Plymouth County	$643,500	0.94%	$6,049	View details
Suffolk County	$598,000	0.83%	$4,963	View details
Worcester County	$910,000	0.78%	$7,098	View details

FAQ

Massachusetts property tax FAQ

How do I lower my property tax assessment in Massachusetts?

Start by reviewing your assessment against comparable property data, verifying property details, checking exemption eligibility, and filing the required local appeal or review forms before the applicable deadline.

Do deadlines vary by county?

Yes. Property tax notices, appeal deadlines, and required forms often vary by county or assessment jurisdiction. Your packet includes instructions for where and when to send your materials where available.

Do I keep 100% of my savings?

Yes. Lower Property Tax charges one flat packet price and does not take a percentage of your property tax savings.

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