Massachusetts · Property tax exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Massachusetts property tax exemptions

Here are Massachusetts's property tax breaks for homeowners, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities, and how to apply.

Checked against official sources: Oct 23, 2026

Set locallyhomestead exemption
Yessenior break
Up to full exemptiondisabled veterans
April 1homestead deadline
1.07%median tax rate

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Exemptions by group

Every break for one group on one page, with step-by-step instructions and the tools set for that group.

Seniors

3 breaks

Senior Exemptions (Clauses 41, 41B, 41C, 41C½; alternative Clause 17D), Senior Tax Deferral (Clause 41A), Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Veterans

1 break

Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H)

Disability

1 break

Blind Persons Exemption (Clause 37 or 37A)

Surviving spouses

1 break

Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H)

Where to apply in Massachusetts

Your city or town board of assessors decides every property tax exemption and deferral. You apply to your local assessors' office each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); the state Department of Revenue (DOR) sets the rules but cannot grant exemptions.

Some amounts depend on where you live. In Massachusetts, some of these breaks or their amounts are set or adjusted by your county, city or town, as each exemption below explains. Ask your local assessor for the figure that applies to your home. See the table of every city and town below.

Property tax exemptions in Massachusetts

Homestead

Residential Exemption (local option)

Only in cities and towns that adopt it. It takes up to 35% of the average residential assessed value in your town off the taxable value of your home. Your taxable value cannot go below 10% of full value. Example: in Boston it saved qualified homeowners up to $4,353.74 last fiscal year.

Who qualifies
Owners whose home is their principal residence for Massachusetts income tax purposes, in a city or town that has adopted the exemption (Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and some others). In Boston, owners who buy before July 1 can qualify for that fiscal year.
How to apply
File a residential exemption application with your local assessors. Boston: Assessing Department, Room 301, One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201, or online; call TRAC at (617) 635-4287.
Deadline
Boston FY2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027): April 1, 2027. Other towns: generally April 1 or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, if later.
Renewal
Varies by town; in Boston, once granted it generally continues while you own and live in the home. Ask your assessors.
Law
M.G.L. c. 59, § 5C

Source: official page

Seniors

Senior Exemptions (Clauses 41, 41B, 41C, 41C½; alternative Clause 17D)

Clauses 41, 41B and 41C: $500 off your tax bill; towns may raise 41C up to $1,000. Clause 41C½: 5% of the town's average residential value, up to 20% if the town votes. Example: Boston (Clause 41C, FY2027) gives $1,000 plus up to another $1,000 of city relief.

Who qualifies
You are 70 or older on July 1 of the tax year (towns can lower the age to 65 for 41C and 41C½; Boston uses 65). You own and live in the home as your domicile on July 1. For 41B, 41C and 41C½ you must have lived in Massachusetts for 10 straight years and owned and occupied a Massachusetts home for any 5 years. Your ownership share must be worth at least $4,000 (41, 41B, 41C). Seniors 70+ who miss the income limits may get the smaller Clause 17/17D exemption.
Income limit
Set by clause and by town. Clause 41 starts at $6,000 single / $7,000 married; 41C½ can go up to the Circuit Breaker limit. Example, Boston Clause 41C for FY2027: gross income up to $26,687 single or $40,031 married (including the Social Security allowance) and assets (not counting the home) up to $41,080 single or $56,485 married.
How to apply
File the exemption application with your local assessors. Bring birth certificate, proof of ownership and domicile, prior-year income tax returns, and bank and other asset statements.
Deadline
Apply by April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later. Assessors cannot accept late applications for any reason.
Renewal
Every year (Boston mails renewal forms to past recipients, but you are responsible for filing).
Law
M.G.L. c. 59, § 5, Clauses 17, 17C, 17C½, 17D, 41, 41B, 41C, 41C½

Source: official page

Disabled veterans

Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H)

Base amounts off your tax bill: Clause 22 $400 (10%+ service-connected disability, Purple Heart, Gold Star parents and others); 22A $750 (loss or loss of use of one hand, foot or eye, certain medals, POWs); 22B $1,250 (loss of both); 22C $1,500 (specially adapted housing); 22E $1,000 (100% service-connected disability); 22F full exemption (paraplegic or 100% service-connected blindness); 22D full exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members and veterans whose death was caused by an active-duty injury or illness, or who are missing in action and presumed dead. Since the 2024 HERO Act, towns may also index Clauses 22-22F to inflation every year (Clause 22I) and add up to 100% more (Clause 22J). Boston FY2027 gives $423 for Clause 22 and $793-$1,586 for 22A-22E, plus extra city relief.

Who qualifies
Veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions who are Massachusetts legal residents, own the home and live in it as their domicile on July 1, and who lived in Massachusetts 6 months before entering service or for 2 straight years before filing (1 year if your town has accepted that option). Spouses who own the home and unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also apply (for 22D the surviving spouse must have lived in Massachusetts 2 straight years before filing, or the service member must have been domiciled here).
How to apply
File the veterans exemption application with your local assessors. Bring proof of ownership and domicile and the VA (or service branch) certification of your service-connected disability.
Deadline
Apply by April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later. No late filing.
Renewal
You file with the assessors every fiscal year. After the first approval, you usually do not have to prove the disability again (22E requires a yearly statement that your VA rating is still 100%).
Law
M.G.L. c. 59, § 5, Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H, 22I, 22J

Source: official page

Disability

Blind Persons Exemption (Clause 37 or 37A)

Clause 37: $5,000 off the taxable value or $437.50 off the tax, whichever saves more. Towns that accept Clause 37A give $500 off the tax instead. Some towns add more through a local option.

Who qualifies
A Massachusetts legal resident who is legally blind and owns the home (alone or jointly) and lives in it as their domicile on July 1.
How to apply
File the exemption application with your local assessors each year, with proof that you are legally blind and proof of ownership and domicile. Ask your assessors which documents they accept.
Deadline
Apply by April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later.
Renewal
Every year.
Law
M.G.L. c. 59, § 5, Clauses 37, 37A

Source: official page

Senior freeze or deferral

Senior Tax Deferral (Clause 41A)

You can put off paying all or part of your property tax each year. The deferred tax plus interest (8%, or less if your town votes) becomes a lien and is due when you sell or die (unless your surviving spouse keeps deferring). Total deferred tax and interest cannot exceed 50% of your share of the home's value.

Who qualifies
Owners 65 or older who own and live in the home as their domicile and meet the residency rules.
Income limit
Prior-year gross receipts of $20,000 or less (combined if married), or up to the Circuit Breaker income limit if your town has voted to raise it (DOR guide, rev. 11/2016).
How to apply
File a deferral application with your local assessors and sign a tax deferral and recovery agreement.
Deadline
Apply by April 1, or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, whichever is later.
Renewal
Every year.
Law
M.G.L. c. 59, § 5, Clause 41A

Source: official page

Low income

Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

A refundable state income tax credit when your property tax plus half your water and sewer charges is more than 10% of your income. Maximum credit for tax year 2025: $2,820. You get it even if you owe no income tax.

Who qualifies
Massachusetts residents who are 65 or older by December 31 of the tax year and own or rent their principal residence in Massachusetts.
Income limit
Tax year 2025: total Massachusetts income up to $75,000 single, $94,000 head of household, $112,000 married filing jointly. Home's assessed value (January 1, 2025, before residential exemption) up to $1,298,000.
How to apply
File Schedule CB with your Massachusetts income tax return (Form 1). If you forgot, you can file an amended return with Schedule CB.
Deadline
With your state income tax return. If you missed it, you can file Schedule CB (on an amended return) within 3 years from the return's due date, not counting extensions.
Renewal
Every year.
Law
M.G.L. c. 62, § 6(k)

Source: official page

Exemptions by city and town in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts each city or town votes which optional property tax breaks it offers, so the same homeowner can get a big break in one town and none next door. This table shows, for every city and town, whether it gives the residential exemption (and its percentage), whether it charges the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge and which homeowners are exempt from it, and whether it has a special means-tested senior exemption; for the 10 largest cities it also lists posted senior and veteran exemption amounts.

Data year: Local options as recorded by DLS on October 23-24, 2026 (in effect for fiscal year 2027, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027); city amounts are FY2027 except Brockton (FY2026) and Cambridge residential exemption (FY2026).

— = not found in the official source; ask your assessor.

City or townCountyResidential exemptionCPA surchargeCPA surcharge exemptionsMeans-tested senior exemption (special act)Senior and veteran amounts (10 largest cities)
AbingtonPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2017)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ActonMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
AcushnetBristolnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
AdamsBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AgawamHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
AlfordBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AmesburyEssexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2025)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
AmherstHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
AndoverEssexnonot found in the official sourcenot found in the official sourceyesnot found in the official source
AquinnahDukesnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ArlingtonMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2016)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
AshburnhamWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AshbyMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AshfieldFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AshlandMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
AtholWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AttleboroBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AuburnWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AvonNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
AyerMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
BarnstableBarnstableyes, 30%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2005)none listednonot found in the official source
BarreWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BecketBerkshirenoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2009)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BedfordMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BelchertownHampshirenoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BellinghamNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BelmontMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BerkleyBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BerlinWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2020)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BernardstonFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BeverlyEssexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BillericaMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BlackstoneWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BlandfordHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BoltonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BostonSuffolkyes, 35% (saved qualified owners up to $4,353.74 in the last fiscal year, per the city)yes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenoClause 41C (FY2027): $1,000 plus up to $1,000 more in city relief; age 65+; gross income up to $26,687 single / $40,031 married; assets (not counting the home) up to $41,080 / $56,485. Veterans Clause 22: $423.
BourneBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
BoxboroughMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
BoxfordEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BoylstonWorcesternoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BraintreeNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BrewsterBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
BridgewaterPlymouthnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
BrimfieldHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BrocktonPlymouthnonono CPAnoClause 41C (FY2026): $1,000; age 65+; income under $22,663 single / $33,994 married; assets under $45,325 / $62,323. Clause 17D $234.20. Clause 22 $400; 22E $1,000.
BrookfieldWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BrooklineNorfolkyes, 20%yes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2021)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
BucklandFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
BurlingtonMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
CambridgeMiddlesexyes, 30% ($510,208 off assessed value, saving $3,403, FY2026)yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenoClause 41C (FY2027, subject to City Council vote): $1,000-$2,000; age 65+; income up to $35,178 single / $52,767 married; assets up to $70,352 / $96,734. Clause 17D $430-$860. Clause 22 $400-$800. Clause 41A deferral: income up to $75,000 / $112,000.
CantonNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2013)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
CarlisleMiddlesexnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
CarverPlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
CharlemontFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
CharltonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ChathamBarnstableyes, 20%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ChelmsfordMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ChelseaSuffolkyes, 35%yes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2017)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
CheshireBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ChesterHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ChesterfieldHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ChicopeeHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ChilmarkDukesnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ClarksburgBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ClintonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
CohassetNorfolknoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ColrainFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ConcordMiddlesexyes, 10%yes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valueyesnot found in the official source
ConwayFranklinnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
CummingtonHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DaltonBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DanversEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DartmouthBristolnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2003)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
DedhamNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DeerfieldFranklinnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
DennisBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
Devensnot found in the official sourcenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DightonBristolnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2011)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
DouglasWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DoverNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DracutMiddlesexnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
DudleyWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
DunstableMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
DuxburyPlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
East BridgewaterPlymouthnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
East BrookfieldWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
East LongmeadowHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
EasthamBarnstableyes, 8%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
EasthamptonHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
EastonBristolnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
EdgartownDukesnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
EgremontBerkshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ErvingFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
EssexEssexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
EverettMiddlesexyes, 25%nono CPAnonot found in the official source
FairhavenBristolnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
Fall RiverBristolnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
FalmouthBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
FitchburgWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
FloridaBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
FoxboroughNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
FraminghamMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
FranklinNorfolknoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
FreetownBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
GardnerWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
GeorgetownEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GillFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
GloucesterEssexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GoshenHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
GosnoldDukesnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2012)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GraftonWorcesternoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GranbyHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
GranvilleHampdennoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2009)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
Great BarringtonBerkshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GreenfieldFranklinnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GrotonMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
GrovelandEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HadleyHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HalifaxPlymouthnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HamiltonEssexnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HampdenHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2002)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HancockBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HanoverPlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HansonPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2009)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HardwickWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HarvardWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valueyesnot found in the official source
HarwichBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
HatfieldHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HaverhillEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HawleyFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HeathFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HinghamPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HinsdaleBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HolbrookNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HoldenWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HollandHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
HollistonMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HolyokeHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2025)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HopedaleWorcesternoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2021)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HopkintonMiddlesexnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valueyesnot found in the official source
HubbardstonWorcesternoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
HudsonMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2008)none listednonot found in the official source
HullPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
HuntingtonHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
IpswichEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
KingstonPlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LakevillePlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2023)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LancasterWorcesternoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LanesboroughBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LawrenceEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LeeBerkshirenoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LeicesterWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LenoxBerkshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LeominsterWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LeverettFranklinnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LexingtonMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LeydenFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LincolnMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LittletonMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LongmeadowHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
LowellMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2020)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenoClause 41C (FY2027): $1,000; age 65+; income up to $28,990 single / $33,453 married; assets up to $59,124 / $64,650. Clause 17E $429.78. Clause 22 $410.80. Senior work-off up to $750; veteran work-off up to $1,000.
LudlowHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LunenburgWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
LynnEssexnonono CPAnoClause 41C (FY2027): $1,000; age 70+; income up to $34,006 single / $41,566 married; assets up to $59,842 / $64,117. Clause 17D $218. Disabled veterans (Clause 22 series) $845. Clause 41A deferral at 5%, income up to $40,000.
LynnfieldEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MaldenMiddlesexyes, 35%yes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2016)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
Manchester-by-the-SeaEssexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MansfieldBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MarbleheadEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MarionPlymouthnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MarlboroughMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MarshfieldPlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MashpeeBarnstableyes, 20%yes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
MattapoisettPlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MaynardMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MedfieldNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MedfordMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2016)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MedwayNorfolknoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MelroseMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MendonWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MerrimacEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MethuenEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MiddleboroughPlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2012)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MiddlefieldHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MiddletonEssexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2005)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MilfordWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MillburyWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MillisNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
MillvilleWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MiltonNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2021)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MonroeFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MonsonHampdennoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
MontagueFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MontereyBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
MontgomeryHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
Mount WashingtonBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
NahantEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NantucketNantucketyes, 25%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NatickMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NeedhamNorfolknoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
New AshfordBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
New BedfordBristolnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2016)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
New BraintreeWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
New MarlboroughBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
New SalemFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
NewburyEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
NewburyportEssexnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NewtonMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2002)none listednonot found in the official source
NorfolkNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
North AdamsBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
North AndoverEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
North AttleboroughBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
North BrookfieldWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
North ReadingMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
NorthamptonHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NorthboroughWorcesternoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NorthbridgeWorcesternoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2019)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NorthfieldFranklinnoyes, 0.5% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NortonBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
NorwellPlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
NorwoodNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
Oak BluffsDukesyes, 15%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
OakhamWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
OrangeFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
OrleansBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
OtisBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
OxfordWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
PalmerHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
PaxtonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
PeabodyEssexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2002)none listednonot found in the official source
PelhamHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2012)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PembrokePlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PepperellMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2023)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PeruBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
PetershamWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
PhillipstonWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PittsfieldBerkshirenoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PlainfieldHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
PlainvilleNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2020)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PlymouthPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2003)none listednonot found in the official source
PlymptonPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2009)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
PrincetonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ProvincetownBarnstableyes, 35%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
QuincyNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenoClause 41C (FY2027): $500; age 65+; income up to $31,632.99 single / $47,449.51 married (after Social Security deduction); assets up to $63,149.42 / $86,829.75. Clause 17D $372.77. Veterans Clause 22 $845.43.
RandolphNorfolknoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
RaynhamBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ReadingMiddlesexnonono CPAyesnot found in the official source
RehobothBristolnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
RevereSuffolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
RichmondBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
RochesterPlymouthnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
RocklandPlymouthnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
RockportEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
RoweFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
RowleyEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
RoyalstonWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
RussellHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
RutlandWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SalemEssexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SalisburyEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SandisfieldBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SandwichBarnstablenoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
SaugusEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SavoyBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ScituatePlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SeekonkBristolnoyes, 1.25% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SharonNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SheffieldBerkshirenoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2026)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ShelburneFranklinnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SherbornMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
ShirleyMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ShrewsburyWorcesternoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
ShutesburyFranklinnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2009)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SomersetBristolnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SomervilleMiddlesexyes, 35%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2014)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
South HadleyHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SouthamptonHampshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SouthboroughWorcesternoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SouthbridgeWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SouthwickHampdennoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SpencerWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SpringfieldHampdennoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenoNew Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund grant (FY2027): owners 65+ or disabled, income and assets each under $45,000 single / $60,000 married; apply by November 13, 2026. Clause 41C amounts not posted.
SterlingWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
StockbridgeBerkshirenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
StonehamMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
StoughtonNorfolknoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2009)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
StowMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SturbridgeWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SudburyMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valueyesnot found in the official source
SunderlandFranklinnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2012)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SuttonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
SwampscottEssexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2025)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
SwanseaBristolnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
TauntonBristolnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
TempletonWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
TewksburyMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
TisburyDukesyes, 22%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
TollandHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
TopsfieldEssexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
TownsendMiddlesexnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
TruroBarnstableyes, 35%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
TyngsboroughMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
TyringhamBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
UptonWorcesternoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2004)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
UxbridgeWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WakefieldMiddlesexnonono CPAyesnot found in the official source
WalesHampdennonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WalpoleNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WalthamMiddlesexyes, 35%yes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WareHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WarehamPlymouthnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2003)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WarrenWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WarwickFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WashingtonBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WatertownMiddlesexyes, 35%yes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2018)low-income and low/moderate-income senior ownersnonot found in the official source
WaylandMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WebsterWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WellesleyNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WellfleetBarnstableyes, 35%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)none listednonot found in the official source
WendellFranklinnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WenhamEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
West BoylstonWorcesternoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2008)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
West BridgewaterPlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2009)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
West BrookfieldWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
West NewburyEssexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2007)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
West SpringfieldHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
West StockbridgeBerkshirenoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2021)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
West TisburyDukesyes, 30%yes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WestboroughWorcesternoyes, 0.5% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WestfieldHampdennoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2004)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WestfordMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WesthamptonHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WestminsterWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WestonMiddlesexnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WestportBristolnoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2003)none listednonot found in the official source
WestwoodNorfolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WeymouthNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2006)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WhatelyFranklinnoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2010)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WhitmanPlymouthnoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2022)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WilbrahamHampdennoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2005)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WilliamsburgHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WilliamstownBerkshirenoyes, 2% surcharge (adopted 2003)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
WilmingtonMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WinchendonWorcesternonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WinchesterMiddlesexnoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valueyesnot found in the official source
WindsorBerkshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WinthropSuffolknonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WoburnMiddlesexnonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WorcesterWorcesternoyes, 1.5% surcharge (adopted 2024)low-income and low/moderate-income senior owners; first $100,000 of residential valuenoClause 41C (FY2027): gross income up to $33,034.61 single / $49,552.52 married (after a Social Security deduction of $6,147 / $9,221); assets up to $51,661 / $71,042.14. Clause 41A deferral at 4% interest for owners 65+ with income up to $58,000.
WorthingtonHampshirenonono CPAnonot found in the official source
WrenthamNorfolknoyes, 1% surcharge (adopted 2018)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source
YarmouthBarnstablenoyes, 3% surcharge (adopted 2002)first $100,000 of residential valuenonot found in the official source

Good to know

  • The residential exemption shifts tax from owner-occupied homes to other property in the town; only towns that vote for it each year offer it, and the percentage is of the average residential value, not of your own home.
  • Senior (Clauses 41C and 17D), veteran (Clause 22 series) and blind (Clause 37A) exemptions are available in every town, but amounts, the age (65 or 70) and income/asset limits can differ by local vote; Clause 41C1/2 is offered only where the town adopted it. Ask your assessors.
  • Most CPA towns exempt low-income owners and the first $100,000 of a home's value from the CPA surcharge; you must apply to the assessors.

Moving and value caps in Massachusetts

Is there a cap on value increases?

No cap on how fast a home's assessed value can rise. Proposition 2½ (M.G.L. c. 59, § 21C) limits the total yearly growth of a town's tax levy, not an individual home's value.

Good to know in Massachusetts

  • With limited exceptions you can get only one Clause 5 personal exemption a year (senior, veteran, etc.); assessors give you the one worth the most, and you can still use the residential exemption and a deferral (DOR guides).
  • Exemption applications have a hard deadline: April 1 or three months after actual bills are mailed. Assessors may not accept late filings (DOR).
  • Boston adds extra city relief on top of the state senior and veteran exemptions (City of Boston FY2027 fact sheets).

Savings estimate for Massachusetts

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Massachusetts median effective rate: 1.07% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid, owner-occupied homes) and B25077 (median value, owner-occupied homes). It is a statewide middle value; local rates differ a lot.

An estimate, not a bill.

Eligibility finder for Massachusetts

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Massachusetts

Is there a homestead exemption in Massachusetts?

Yes: the Residential Exemption (local option). Only in cities and towns that adopt it. It takes up to 35% of the average residential assessed value in your town off the taxable value of your home. Your taxable value cannot go below 10% of full value. Example: in Boston it saved qualified homeowners up to $4,353.74 last fiscal year. Who qualifies: Owners whose home is their principal residence for Massachusetts income tax purposes, in a city or town that has adopted the exemption (Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and some others). In Boston, owners who buy before July 1 can qualify for that fiscal year.

When is the deadline to apply for the homestead exemption in Massachusetts?

Boston FY2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027): April 1, 2027. Other towns: generally April 1 or three months after actual tax bills are mailed, if later.

Do I have to reapply for the homestead exemption every year in Massachusetts?

Varies by town; in Boston, once granted it generally continues while you own and live in the home. Ask your assessors.

Are there property tax breaks for seniors in Massachusetts?

Senior Exemptions (Clauses 41, 41B, 41C, 41C½; alternative Clause 17D): Clauses 41, 41B and 41C: $500 off your tax bill; towns may raise 41C up to $1,000. Clause 41C½: 5% of the town's average residential value, up to 20% if the town votes. Example: Boston (Clause 41C, FY2027) gives $1,000 plus up to another $1,000 of city relief. Senior Tax Deferral (Clause 41A): You can put off paying all or part of your property tax each year. The deferred tax plus interest (8%, or less if your town votes) becomes a lien and is due when you sell or die (unless your surviving spouse keeps deferring). Total deferred tax and interest cannot exceed 50% of your share of the home's value. Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit: A refundable state income tax credit when your property tax plus half your water and sewer charges is more than 10% of your income. Maximum credit for tax year 2025: $2,820. You get it even if you owe no income tax.

Do disabled veterans get a property tax exemption in Massachusetts?

Veterans Exemptions (Clauses 22, 22A-22F, 22H): Base amounts off your tax bill: Clause 22 $400 (10%+ service-connected disability, Purple Heart, Gold Star parents and others); 22A $750 (loss or loss of use of one hand, foot or eye, certain medals, POWs); 22B $1,250 (loss of both); 22C $1,500 (specially adapted housing); 22E $1,000 (100% service-connected disability); 22F full exemption (paraplegic or 100% service-connected blindness); 22D full exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members and veterans whose death was caused by an active-duty injury or illness, or who are missing in action and presumed dead. Since the 2024 HERO Act, towns may also index Clauses 22-22F to inflation every year (Clause 22I) and add up to 100% more (Clause 22J). Boston FY2027 gives $423 for Clause 22 and $793-$1,586 for 22A-22E, plus extra city relief.

Is there a limit on how fast my home's taxable value can rise in Massachusetts?

No cap on how fast a home's assessed value can rise. Proposition 2½ (M.G.L. c. 59, § 21C) limits the total yearly growth of a town's tax levy, not an individual home's value.

Where do I apply for property tax exemptions in Massachusetts?

Your city or town board of assessors decides every property tax exemption and deferral. You apply to your local assessors' office each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); the state Department of Revenue (DOR) sets the rules but cannot grant exemptions.

Do property tax exemptions differ by city or town in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts each city or town votes which optional property tax breaks it offers, so the same homeowner can get a big break in one town and none next door. The table on this page compares 352 cities and towns.

Think your home’s assessed value is too high? An exemption and an appeal are separate: you can do both.

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Last checked: Oct 2026.

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