How to appeal property taxes in Massachusetts
County-specific guides with this year's deadlines, the exact forms, and step-by-step filing instructions — researched from official Massachusetts sources. Or skip the reading: run your address through the free check and get your county's answer in about two minutes.
Middlesex County
Middlesex County, MA property tax appeal deadlines vary by town; most FY2027 bills are due Feb. 1, 2027. Learn the forms, filing steps, and hearings.
Suffolk County
Boston sets Suffolk County property taxes, not a county assessor. FY2027 abatement deadline is Feb 1, 2027; residential rate is $12.40/1,000.
Worcester County
Worcester County has no county assessor — Worcester's own Assessing Division handles abatements. The 30-day window follows your Q3 actual tax bill; FY2026 rate is $13.28/1,000 residential.
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