What should I do if I feel my property is overvalued? How do I apply for a Motor Vehicle Abatement? Who is the key Motor Vehicle Abatement contact person? How do I apply for an exemption on Real Estate? How accurate are the assessors maps compared to surveyor's maps? How do I know if the Property Records card in the assessor's office is correct? What makes my Real Estate taxes increase? How does the Community Preservation Act affect my taxes?
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What should I do if I feel my property is overvalued?
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How do I apply for a Motor Vehicle Abatement?
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Who is the key Motor Vehicle Abatement contact person?
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How do I apply for an exemption on Real Estate?
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How accurate are the assessors maps compared to surveyor's maps?
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How do I know if the Property Records card in the assessor's office is correct?
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I bought my house in 2004 but still receive my bill under the former owner's name. Can I have this corrected?
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What makes my Real Estate taxes increase?
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How does the Community Preservation Act affect my taxes? 1. All residential parcels have the first $100,000 in assessed value exemptedbefore the 3% surcharge is applied. This exemption is done automatically. 2. Households with an owner 60 years of age that qualify as moderate or low income families according to the local housing authority and HUD determinations are totally exempt. The allowable income after HUD deductions is $45,900 for a single person household with an owner over 60. And $52,500 for a two-person household with an owner over 60, households with an owner under 60 that qualify as low income according to HUD determinations are totally exempt. The allowable income for a single person household with the owner under 60 is $40,250 and $46,000 for a two-person household. Income for a four-person household is $57,500. Taxpayers must apply for exemption number 2. The Assessors Office has the HUD figures for households with one to eight members. To apply for the total exemption it is necessary to fill out a form available in the Assessors Office. Copies of calendar year 2003 income tax filings for all household members must be included with the application. For more information contact the Assessors Office at 508-230-0520. (Go back to top.)
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What is a supplemental tax? |