Massachusetts property tax appeals

Deadline

In Massachusetts the abatement application goes to the local board of assessors by the due date of the first installment of the actual tax bill, which is 1 February 2027 in a quarterly city and 1 April 2027 in a semi-annual town. (G.L. c. 59 ss. 59 and 57C)

First level

Board of assessors (abatement application, M.G.L. ch. 59 s. 59)

Next levels

Appellate Tax Board (M.G.L. ch. 58A, ch. 59 s. 65) or the county commissioners (ch. 59 s. 64); Appeals Court. We file the first-level appeal; later levels need an attorney.

General information, not legal or tax advice. The notice and local rules control.