Massachusetts

Property Tax Rates & Rules

1.12%

Effective Rate

$6,832

Median Annual Tax

$610k

Median Home Value

Available

Homestead Exempt

Full Tax Details

Avg Effective Rate1.12%

Median Home Value$610,000

Median Annual Tax$6,832

Assessment Ratio100.00%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Senior ExemptionYes

Highest Rate CountyFranklin

Lowest Rate CountyNantucket

Payment ScheduleQuarterly (Aug, Nov, Feb, May) or semi-annual (Nov, May) depending on town.

Assessment Method

Properties assessed at full and fair cash value; Proposition 2 1/2 limits levy growth.

Homestead Exemption Details

Residential Exemption available in specific cities (e.g., Boston, Cambridge) for owner-occupants.

Senior Exemption Details

Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit and Clause 41C exemptions for low-income seniors.

How to Appeal Your Assessment

File an application for abatement with local assessors by February 1.

Official Source

Massachusetts Tax Authority

Last verified: 2026-03-31 · Always confirm current rates before making real estate decisions.